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Scottsdale Airport Fatal Crash: Learjet 35A Collides with Parked Plane
On February 10th, a Learjet 35A (N81VN), owned by Mötley Crüe lead singer Vince Neil, veered off the left side of Runway 21 at Scottsdale Airport, Arizona (SCF) during landing and crashed into a parked Gulfstream 200 (N199DF). The impact was severe, causing the parked aircraft to shift significantly. Initial reports indicate that the Learjet’s landing gear may have collapsed, contributing to the accident. The cockpit of the Learjet 35A (N81VN) was completely crushed, and the wreckage required extensive work to separate the two aircraft. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have launched investigations to determine the exact cause of the crash.
The Learjet’s pilot did not survive, while two other occupants sustained serious injuries and another suffered moderate injuries. Emergency responders arrived quickly, rescuing a trapped passenger and assessing potential fuel leaks or fire hazards (no fire was reported). Vince Neil was not aboard the plane at the time, but his girlfriend, Rain, was among the injured passengers, reportedly suffering multiple rib fractures. Mötley Crüe issued a statement expressing their condolences, while Neil personally thanked first responders and extended his sympathies to those affected.
N81VN (Learjet 35A) Incident Overview
- Date: Monday, 10 February 2025
- Time: ~14:38 LT
- Aircraft Type: Learjet 35A
- Owner/Operator: Chromed in Hollywood Inc
- Registration: N81VN
- Year of Manufacture: 1989
- Fatalities: 1 (Pilot)
- Injuries: 3 (2 serious, 1 moderate)
- Other Fatalities: 0
- Aircraft Damage: Substantial
- Category: Accident
- Location: Scottsdale Airport, AZ (SCF/KSDL) – USA
- Phase: Landing
- Departure Airport: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, TX (AUS/KAUS)
- Destination Airport: Scottsdale Airport, AZ (SCF/KSDL)
Information sourced from news, social media, and unofficial reports
Crash Narrative
The Learjet 35A (N81VN) owned by Chromed in Hollywood Inc. veered off the left side of Runway 21 while landing at Scottsdale Airport, Arizona (SCF). The aircraft collided with a parked Gulfstream 200 (N199DF), causing significant structural damage to both planes.
Casualties & Response:
- Pilot fatality: The pilot did not survive the crash.
- Injuries: Three occupants sustained injuries—two serious, one moderate.
- Emergency Response: Firefighters and medical personnel arrived quickly to rescue a trapped passenger and assess potential fuel spills or fire hazards (no fire was reported).
Possible Cause & Investigation:
Initial reports suggest that the Learjet’s front landing gear collapsed, contributing to the accident. Authorities, including the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the crash.
Who Was on Board Learjet 35A?
Vince Neil was not present on the aircraft during the crash. However, his girlfriend, Rain Hannah, along with two other crew members, were onboard and sustained injuries. Tragically, the pilot of the Learjet did not survive the impact. According to Neil’s attorney, Worrick Robinson, the aircraft carried a total of four occupants—two passengers and two crew members. Reports from TMZ indicate that Rain Hannah suffered multiple rib fractures but survived. Another female passenger was also onboard, along with their dogs, all of whom made it out safely.
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N81VN Investigation and Authorities Involved
FAA and NTSB Investigation
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have launched formal investigations into the Scottsdale Airport jet collision. While the exact cause remains undetermined, initial reports suggest that the arriving midsize business jet may have experienced mechanical issues or landing complications before colliding with the parked aircraft.
Emergency responders, including Scottsdale Fire Department, local police, and hazmat teams, were on-site immediately after the crash. Fire crews conducted air quality tests in nearby buildings to ensure no hazardous fuel leaks or airborne toxins were present. At the time of the report, one individual was still trapped in the wreckage, and rescue efforts were ongoing.
Officials have declined to answer media questions while the scene remains active but have promised a formal investigation update around 6:00 PM. The runway remains closed as authorities continue their assessments, and further details are expected as evidence is collected and analyzed.
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A #Learjet 35A (N81VN) veered off the runway during landing at Scottsdale Airport, #Arizona, and hit a parked #Gulfstream G200 Galaxy (N199DF) jet on Monday afternoon, February 10. There were four people aboard the Learjet, and one person was in the parked Gulfstream. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ pic.twitter.com/q83FaCwOpD
— FlightMode (@FlightModeblog) February 11, 2025
NTSB investigating the Feb. 10 crash of a Gates Learjet Corp 35A after it veered off the runway and impacted a parked Israel Aircraft Industries Gulfstream 200 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
— NTSB Newsroom (@NTSB_Newsroom) February 11, 2025
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