On February 10, 2025, a tragic accident occurred at Scottsdale Municipal Airport in Arizona, resulting in one fatality and injuries to four individuals. A Learjet 35A, upon landing, veered off the runway and collided with a parked Gulfstream 200.
The incident led to the death of the Learjet’s pilot and injuries to the co-pilot and two passengers. Notably, the aircraft was owned by Mötley Crüe’s lead singer, Vince Neil, who was not on board at the time. His girlfriend, Rain Hannah, was among the injured, sustaining five broken ribs.
The Scottsdale Fire Department responded promptly, transporting two individuals to trauma centers and another to a local hospital in stable condition. Emergency crews worked diligently to free one person who remained trapped in the wreckage.
Preliminary reports suggest that the Learjet’s left main landing gear failed upon landing, causing the aircraft to veer off the runway and collide with the parked Gulfstream. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has initiated an investigation into the incident, and the runway has been closed indefinitely pending further findings.
This accident adds to a series of recent aviation incidents in the United States, highlighting ongoing concerns about air travel safety. In the past few weeks, there have been multiple fatal crashes, including a midair collision in Washington, D.C., a medical jet crash in Philadelphia, and a plane crash in Alaska, collectively resulting in numerous fatalities.
The aviation community and the public await the FAA’s detailed investigation results to understand the exact cause of this tragic event and to implement measures to prevent future occurrences.
