1 dead after jets—including plane owned by Mötley Crüe singer—collide
What's the story
At least one person died when two planes collided on the runway at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona on Monday afternoon.
The crash involved a Learjet 35A, owned by Mötley Crüe lead singer Vince Neil's business, Chromed in Hollywood.
The jet skidded off the runway after landing and crashed into a parked Gulfstream 200.
Four people were aboard the Learjet, which had flown in from Austin, Texas.
Investigation update
FAA confirms landing gear failure in Learjet collision
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said that the Learjet's primary landing gear failed, resulting in the tragic collision.
Two pilots and two unnamed passengers were on board at the time of the incident.
Three people were injured in this accident; two were taken to trauma centers, while one is still in stable condition at a hospital.
Rescue efforts
Emergency crews respond to Scottsdale Airport collision
Scottsdale Fire Department Captain Dave Folio said emergency crews are still working on extricating one person trapped in one of the planes.
"We are still working on extricating one soul out of one of the airplanes," he said.
The runway at Scottsdale Airport has been closed indefinitely following the accident.
Airport significance
Scottsdale Airport: A key hub for Phoenix area jets
Scottsdale Airport is an important hub for jets coming in and out of the Phoenix area. It is especially crowded during major events like the Waste Management Phoenix Open golf tournament.
This incident comes amid a spate of recent aviation disasters in the US, including a deadly collision between a commercial jetliner and an Army helicopter near Washington, DC, and other crashes in Philadelphia and Alaska.