FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WKRN) — One of the two planes involved in a deadly crash at Scottsdale Airport was registered to a business in Franklin, Tennessee and owned by the singer for rock band Mötley Crüe, Vince Neil.
At least one person was killed and others were injured after two private jets collided at the airport Monday at about 2:45 p.m.
One of the jets — a Learjet 35A — was registered to Franklin-based company Chromed in Hollywood, Inc., according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
In a statement, rock band Mötley Crüe confirmed the Learjet was owned by frontman Vince Neil.
“The pilot was tragically killed; the co-pilot and other passengers were taken to local hospitals,” the statement reads, in part. “Vince was not on the plane. Vince’s girlfriend and her friend suffered injuries, albeit not life threatening.”
A statement from Neil’s lawyer claim his jet was attempting to land at the Scottsdale Airport when it veered from the runway and collided with a parked plane. The plane was carrying two pilots and Neil’s two guests.
“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,” the statement concluded.
The band said as details emerge, their hearts go out to those affected. A way to support the family will be made public soon, the post added.
Kelli Kuester, aviation planning and outreach coordinator at the Scottsdale Airport, said of those injured, two were taken to area trauma centers and one was in stable condition at a separate hospital. The FAA said the Learjet collided with a Gulfstream 200 jet that was parked on private property. ABC News reported that Jet Pros, LLC, which operated the Gulfstream, said no passengers were aboard the parked jet at the time of the crash.
No other information was immediately released.