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\n\tA plane owned by M\u00f6tley Cr\u00fce vocalist Vince Neil is reportedly at the center of a fatal plane crash in Scottsdale, AZ.<\/p>\n
\n\tThe incident reportedly occurred at 2:45pm on Monday (Feb. 10) when a Bombardier Learjet 35A arriving from Austin, TX veered off the runway after landing at Scottsdale Municipal Airport and crashed into a Gulfstream G-200 business jet parked nearby on private property. One person was reported deceased following the crash, with four others suffering injuries.<\/p>\n
\n\tA press briefing from Scottsdale Fire Capt. Dave Folio attributed the incident to faulty landing gear.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\tJet Pros Director of Operations Gus Toulatos, who operates the Gulfstream, issued a statement noting that no injuries occurred aboard their plane but confirmed the extensive exterior damage.<\/p>\n
\n\t\u201cWe are cooperating fully with airport authorities and relevant agencies as they conduct a thorough review of the situation,\u201d Toulatos said. \u201cWe appreciate the swift response of airport personnel and will provide updates as more information becomes available.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\tScottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky also issued a response to the tragedy, confirming the details of the event and noting that the airport remained closed at the time of her statement.<\/p>\n
\n\t\u201cWe 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,\u201d Borowsky said.<\/p>\n
\n\t\u201cOn 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.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\tAccording to Nashville\u2019s NewsChannel 5<\/a> (WTVF), the Bombardier Learjet 35A is registered<\/a> to the Franklin, Tennessee-based Chromed in Hollywood, with M\u00f6tley Cr\u00fce\u2019s Vince Neil listed as a principal agent.\u00a0<\/p>\n \n\tA report from TMZ<\/em><\/a> stated that M\u00f6tley Cr\u00fce manager Allen Kovac has confirmed that Neil was not on the plane at the time of the incident, and that the band are working towards a way to aid those affected by the crash.<\/p>\n