While most people were on their way home Monday afternoon, tragedy struck when a private jet owned by Mötley Crüe’s Vince Neil crashed at the Scottsdale Airport in Arizona. According to TMZ, the private plane accidentally crashed into another parked plane while at the airport. Sadly, the pilot died during the incident with the co-pilot and the other passengers surviving, which included Neil’s girlfriend Rain Andreani, and one of her friends. While a tragic accident, it appeared that Neil was not on the plane at the time. With an investigation opened, fans rallied around the singer and his family, sending love and support.
TMZ reports that Andreani and her friend were on the flight. The former is currently in the hospital with five broken ribs. Additionally, the women were traveling with dogs at the time—all of which survived.
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With details still surfacing about the crash, Worrick Robinson, a representative of Neil released a statement on the Mötley Crüe Instagram page. “For reasons unknown at this time, the plane veered from the runway causing it to collide with another parked plane. On board Mr. Neil’s plane were two pilots and two passengers. Mr. Neil was not on the plane. More specific details regarding the collision are not available as this is a rapidly evolving situation and there is an ongoing investigation.”
Robinson also noted Neil’s thoughts on the crash, adding, “Mr. Neil’s thoughts and prayers go out to everyone involved, and he is grateful for the critical aid of all first responders assisting today.”
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Fans Send Love And Support To Vince Neil
Although more details are sure to surface in the coming weeks, at first, many thought that Neil himself was on the plane. With the news spreading around the internet, fans were quick to share their concerns about the famed singer. “Someone should check on Vince Neil.” Another person added, “Furiously searching for updates to see if Vince Neil is still alive after learning that plane was owned by him. Holy shit I hope he’s okay.” And one comment read, “Prayers to the pilots family and all involved. So incredibly sad!!! Bless them all !”
Someone should check on Vince Neil.
— Evil Mark (@MrEvilMark) February 11, 2025
Furiously searching for updates to see if Vince Neil is still alive after learning that plane was owned by him. Holy shit I hope he’s okay.
— Rob (Ro2R) (@Ruleof2Review) February 11, 2025
As the investigation continues, airport officials suggested the left main landing gear failed when the plane tried to land, causing it to crash into another jet. Taken to the hospital, Andreani suffered five broken ribs.
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