1 fatality

2025-02-10: Learjet 35 (N81VN) — Chromed in Hollywood — Scottsdale, United States of America

Scottsdale, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On February 10, 2025, a Learjet 35 (registration N81VN) operated by Chromed in Hollywood was involved in an aviation accident near Scottsdale, United States of America during landing or approach. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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A flight from Austin to Scottsdale ended in a runway excursion after landing, resulting in the pilot's death and serious injuries to two passengers and the copilot. The aircraft collided with a parked Gulfstream G200.

Accident Overview

A twin-engine business jet operating a flight from Austin-Bergstrom Airport to Scottsdale-Municipal Airport experienced a loss of control after landing, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with a parked Gulfstream G200. The accident occurred in good weather conditions. The aircraft was registered to Chromed in Hollywood and owned by Vince Neil, lead singer of the band Mötley Crüe.

Sequence of Events

The aircraft departed Austin-Bergstrom Airport with two pilots and two passengers for a flight to Scottsdale. The approach and landing on runway 21 at Scottsdale-Municipal Airport were conducted in good weather. After touchdown, the airplane went out of control and veered off the runway to the left. It subsequently contacted several concrete obstacles on the ground, lost its undercarriage, and traveled for several hundred meters before colliding with a stationary Gulfstream G200 parked on the east apron. There was no fire.

Aircraft and Ownership

The airplane was registered to Chromed in Hollywood, a company owned by Vince Neil, frontman of the rock band Mötley Crüe. The aircraft type and registration were not specified in the source. The parked Gulfstream G200 was also damaged in the collision.

Occupants and Injuries

Four individuals were on board: two pilots and two passengers. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The copilot and both passengers suffered serious injuries. No injuries were reported among ground personnel.