After Vince Neil’s plane crash, Poison’s Bret Michaels took to Instagram to send a message to him and all those injured.
“My deepest sympathy and condolences to the pilot that just passed away in Scottsdale Airpark and the other pilot who was injured, as well as my thoughts and prayers to our family friend Rain, her friends, and all those that were injured in the tragic landing,” he wrote in the caption of his new post.
He also shared his relief about Neil’s absence from the plane. “I was relieved to hear that my friend Vince Neil was not on board at the time of the incident… I often fly out from this Scottsdale Airpark location and my heartfelt sympathy goes out to all involved!”
Neil’s private jet crashed into a parked plane at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona on Monday. One person died, and three others were injured, two critically. Neil’s girlfriend, Rain, survived but broke five ribs. The crash happened around 2:30 p.m. and shut down the runway.
Mötley Crüe confirmed the incident, stating the pilot was killed and the passengers were hospitalized. “Earlier today, a private plane owned by Vince Neil was involved in a crash near Scottsdale, AZ. The pilot was tragically killed; the co-pilot and other passengers were taken to local hospitals. Vince was not on the plane.”
“Vince’s girlfriend and her friend suffered injuries, albeit not life-threatening. While details are still emerging, our hearts go out to both the pilot who lost his life and the passengers who suffered injuries. Motley Crüe will announce a way to help support the family of the deceased pilot – stand by for an announcement very soon,” the band added.
A spokesperson clarified that Neil was not aboard, and shared their gratitude for the first responders. Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky confirmed one death after two jets collided on the runway.
The New York Times reported that Neil’s plane went off the runway due to a landing gear failure. One passenger refused treatment.
