MÖTLEY CRÜE‘s lead singer, Vince Neil , was not on board his private jet when it crashed at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona on Monday afternoon (February 10th), the band confirmed. The pilot was killed in the off-runway crash. Neil‘s girlfriend, Rain Andreani, and a friend, who were on board, were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, along with the injured co-pilot.
The accident happened just before 3 p.m. when a Learjet 35A veered off the runway after landing, according to information provided by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Rain reportedly suffered five broken ribs, and the dogs traveling with them also survived the tragic incident.
MÖTLEY CRÜE has released the following statement regarding the incident: “Earlier today a private plane owned by Vince Neil was involved in a crash near Scottsdale, AZ. The pilot was tragically killed; the co-pilot and other passengers were taken to local hospitals. Vince was not on the plane. Vince‘s girlfriend and her friend suffered injuries, albeit not life threatening. While details are still emerging, our hearts go out to the families of both the pilot who lost his life and the passengers who suffered injuries.
“MÖTLEY CRÜE will announce a way to help support the family of the deceased pilot – stand by for an announcement very soon.”
On Monday evening, Vince Neil‘s lawyer stated that the musician’s “thoughts and prayers go out to everyone involved,” and that he is “grateful for the critical aid of all first responders assisting today.”
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