FATAL PLANE CRASH AT U.S. AIRPORT – Investigation Ongoing

The safety of air travel in the United States is once again under scrutiny after a deadly collision involving a musician’s private aircraft and another plane.

Just two weeks ago, a devastating mid-air collision between a passenger plane and a military helicopter over Washington, D.C., claimed 67 lives. Now, another tragic event has unfolded—this time on Monday afternoon at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona. While Monday’s crash resulted in fewer casualties, with one reported death, it has sent shockwaves across the aviation industry, especially given its proximity to recent incidents.

Surveillance footage reveals that Mötley Crüe lead singer Vince Neil’s private jet lost control on the tarmac, crashing into the side of a small business jet. The private jet appeared to experience landing gear failure just before the collision, with smoke visibly rising from the tires prior to impact.

According to CNN, Scottsdale city spokesperson Kelli Kuester reported that “at least one passenger has been confirmed deceased and three others critically injured.”

“It appears that the left main gear failed upon landing, resulting in the accident,” Kuester stated.

Neil, who was not aboard the jet at the time of the crash, offered his condolences to the victims.

“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,” said Warwick Robinson, Neil’s attorney, in a formal statement.

The crash marks the fourth fatal aviation incident in the U.S. within two weeks. On January 31, a medevac jet in Philadelphia went down in a residential neighborhood, killing seven. This was followed by the catastrophic collision over Reagan National Airport in Washington. Then, on February 6, a regional flight disappeared from radar while flying over Alaska. Rescue teams later discovered the wreckage, confirming the deaths of all ten passengers on board—a tragedy deemed one of Alaska’s deadliest aviation accidents in 25 years.

JetPros, the private charter agency overseeing the management of Neil’s jet, has pledged full cooperation with investigators.

“There were no injuries on board the Gulfstream, but external damages were sustained to the aircraft,” the company stated in a message to CNN affiliate KNXV. “We are cooperating fully with airport authorities and relevant agencies as they conduct a thorough review of the situation.”

Additionally, representatives from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are reportedly on-site to investigate. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) temporarily halted all flights to Scottsdale Airport, which has only one runway, but the airport resumed operations later Monday evening.