Synopsis
On February 11, a Learjet 35A crashed into a parked plane at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona, resulting in one death and multiple injuries. The jet, owned by Vince Neil of Motley Crue, experienced a gear failure during landing.Key Takeaways
- A small private jet crashed at Scottsdale Airport.
- One fatality confirmed, with four others injured.
- The jet's left main gear failed during landing.
- Investigation led by the National Transportation Safety Board.
- Flights into Scottsdale Airport temporarily halted.
Arizona, Feb 11 (NationPress) A small private jet collided with a parked aircraft at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona, US, resulting in one fatality and several injuries.
Officials confirmed that a Learjet 35A, owned by Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil, was involved in the incident that took place on Monday. However, Neil was not present on the aircraft, as stated by his representative Worrick Robinson, according to CNN.
The jet reportedly impacted a parked Gulfstream 200 business jet upon landing.
Authorities indicated that the jet's left main gear malfunctioned during touchdown, which led to the collision. The aircraft had departed from Austin, Texas, earlier that day.
First responders attended to five individuals at the scene, with one person declared dead and three transported to the hospital. One individual declined medical assistance, as reported by Scottsdale Fire Department Captain Dave Folio, according to CBS News.
An initial social media post by Motley Crue suggested that the pilot was the deceased and that Neil's girlfriend and a companion were among the injured. However, this post was later removed and replaced with a statement that did not disclose the identities of those involved. Officials confirmed that the jet had four occupants: two pilots and two passengers.
Emergency responders are still working to recover the body of the deceased, while the names of those on board remain undisclosed. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has assumed control of the investigation to ascertain the cause of the crash.
This incident follows a spate of aviation accidents in recent weeks, including a midair collision near Washington that resulted in 67 fatalities and a medevac jet crash in Philadelphia that claimed seven lives.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has temporarily suspended flights into Scottsdale Airport as investigations are ongoing. Further details are anticipated.
