A tragic aircraft accident at Scottsdale Airport this afternoon has left one person dead and two others in critical condition after two jets collided on the runway.
The accident occurred at 2:39 p.m. when a Learjet 35A, owned by singer Vince Neil, arriving from Austin, veered off the runway and struck a parked Gulfstream 200.
According to initial reports, the Learjet’s left main landing gear failed upon landing, leading to the collision.
Neil was not onboard the jet.
Airport operations staff and emergency personnel from Scottsdale Fire Station 609 responded to the scene within one minute of the collision. One person was pronounced dead, while three others sustained injuries and were transported to Valley hospitals for treatment. Another individual refused medical treatment.
Scottsdale Airport will remain closed until further notice. The National Transportation Safety Board will take over the investigation.
“I am extremely grateful to the first responders and airport operations staff on scene today for their swift action and service,” Scottsdale Aviation Director Gary P. Mascaro said. “We offer our deepest condolences to those affected by this tragedy.”
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