PHOENIX, AZ –Two individuals died in a plane collision in Arizona, according to state authorities. The incident occurred when two aircraft converged near a regional airport, resulting in the fatalities of both pilots involved.
The collision involved a private jet and a business jet. One of the pilots aboard the private jet was confirmed dead, though authorities have not disclosed further details about the individuals involved.
The private jet is reported to be owned by Vince Neil, lead singer of the band Mötley Crüe, although his involvement in the incident is not linked to the crash itself.
This incident follows another aviation accident in Arizona involving a private jet, which veered off the runway and collided with a business jet, resulting in the death of one pilot aboard the private jet. This jet was also reportedly owned by Vince Neil.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have launched investigations into both accidents to determine their causes.
Local authorities quickly responded to the scene, securing the area and examining the wreckage. Details regarding the business jet and additional passengers, if any, are still under investigation.
Mötley Crüe’s Vince Neil has not made a public statement on either incident.
Authorities continue to investigate the incidents, focusing on potential safety issues, including possible mechanical failures or lapses in safety protocols.
The findings from these investigations are expected to inform future aviation safety measures.
As investigations proceed, safety in aviation remains a primary concern for authorities and the public.