A private jet owned by Motley Crue lead singer Vince Neil veered off the runway at a Scottsdale Airport in Arizona and crashed into another plane – leaving the pilot dead and the rocker’s girlfriend hospitalized.

The 64-year-old vocalist’s partner Rain Andreani, 43, and her friend Ashley both survived the crash and were rushed to a nearby hospital in the wake of the aviation tragedy, a source close to the situation told TMZ Monday. 

Andreani had suffered five broken ribs and multiple pet dogs the women brought aboard the aircraft were safe, sources told the outlet.

The band confirmed in a statement on X/Twitter Monday that the pilot was killed in the crash, and that they will be involved in the efforts to help the family.

‘Earlier today, a private plane owned by Vince Neil was involved in a crash near Scottsdale, AZ,’ the group behind hits such as Home Sweet Home, Wild Side and Without You said on the social media platform. ‘The pilot was tragically killed; the co-pilot and other passengers were taken to local hospitals.

The group continued, ‘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 the families about the pilot who lost his life in the passengers who suffered injuries.’

A private jet owned by Motley Crue member Vince Neil, 64 – which his girlfriend Rain Andreani, 43, was aboard – veered off the runway at a Scottsdale Airport in Arizona and crashed into another plane – leaving one person dead and several others injured. Pictured 2019 in LA

First responders work on the scene of a plane crash at Scottsdale Airport

‘Mötley Crüe will announce a way to help support the family of the deceased pilot -stand by for an announcement very soon.’

The Dr. Feelgood singer was not a passenger on the plane at the time of the deadly incident, a spokesperson for Neil previously told Dailymail.com Monday evening. Neil’s lawyer said Monday evening that the musical artist’s ‘thoughts and prayers go out to everyone involved, and he is grateful for the critical aid of all first responders assisting today,’

Worrick Robinson Law, the law firm representing the heavy metal singer, confirmed tragic details in the incident in a statement Monday evening.

 ‘At 2:39 p.m. local time, a Learjet aircraft Model 35A owned by Vince Neil was attempting to land at the Scottsdale Airport,’ the firm said. ‘For reasons unknown at this time, the plane veered from the runway causing it to collide with another parked plane.

‘On board Mr. Neil’s plane were two pilots and two passengers. Mr. Neil was not on the plane. More specific details regarding the collision are not available as this is a rapidly evolving situation and there is an ongoing investigation.

The firm said that ‘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 band confirmed in a statement on X/Twitter Monday that the pilot was killed in the crash, and that they will be involved in the efforts to help the family 

A person was taken into an ambulance via stretcher after the tragic incident Monday

The Scottsdale Fire Department said at least one person died on the scene and four people were hurt when the aircrafts collided

‘A Learjet aircraft on its arrival from Austin veered off the runway and collided with another jet, a Gulfstream 200 aircraft, that was parked. It appears that the left main gear failed upon landing, resulting in the accident,’ airport public information officer Kelli Kuester said.

The Learjet is registered to Chromed in Hollywood, which is registered in Wyoming with a principal agent listed as Vince Neil of Motley Crew with a Franklin, Tennessee mailing address, according to WTVF.

The Scottsdale Fire Department said at least one person died on the scene and three people were hurt when the aircrafts collided Monday around 2:45 p.m. MT. 

‘We had five patients we treated. One was a fatality, we had two immediate that were transported to local trauma centers, we had one delayed patient and one patient that refused treatment,’ Scottsdale Fire Department Captain Dave Folio said.

Folio said that crews are still working to remove the body of the victim that was killed from the aircraft. 

Footage obtained by AZ Family  showed the moment the aircraft skirted along the runway and hit the other jet.

The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed private two jets collided and they have temporarily paused flights into the airport.  

‘A Learjet 35A veered off the runway after landing and crashed into a Gulfstream 200 business jet on the ramp at Scottsdale Municipal Airport in Arizona,’ the FAA said. ‘We do not know how many people were on board. The FAA is temporarily pausing flights into the airport. The FAA will investigate.’

The Kickstart My Heart vocalist was pictured in Australia in 2023 

Footage obtained by the local news outlet showed the moment the aircraft skirted along the runway and hit the other jet

Images shared on social media show two mangled aircrafts on the runway as first responders swarm the scene

Worrick Robinson Law, the law firm representing the heavy metal singer, confirmed tragic details in the incident in a statement Monday evening 

Images shared on social media show two mangled aircrafts on the runway as first responders swarmed the scene. 

‘An accident has occurred upon arrival to runway 21,’ the Scottsdale Airport said. ‘Fire Department is on scene assessing the situation. Scottsdale Airports runway is currently closed.’ A new Learjet 35A can cost around $4.8million and a Gulfstream G200 business jet can range from $2.85million to $7.195million according to Paramount Business Jets.

Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky said, ‘Today, Scottsdale sadly experienced an aircraft accident at our airport. Based on the information provided thus far, it appears at least one person is dead after two jets collided on the runway at Scottsdale Airport.

‘We are closely monitoring the situation, and we are in touch with airport, police and federal agencies and will update the community as we have further information. 

‘On behalf of the city of Scottsdale, we offer our deepest condolences to those involved in the accident and for those who have been taken to our trauma center for treatment. We will keep all affected by this tragedy in our prayers.’

The aircraft that was struck in the deadly incident, a Gulfstream G200, is owned by the company WW Aviation Inc.; according to FlightAware, it had been sitting idle at the airport since January 31.

Scottsdale Airport is a common destination for jets arriving and departing into Phoenix, which is about 21 miles to the northeast. The air travel hub is particularly busy when large sports weekends are in progress, such as golf tournaments, the Super Bowl and local professional teams such as the NBA’s Phoenix Suns, MLB’s Arizona Diamondbacks and NFL’s Arizona Cardinals.