Vince Neil, the lead singer of Mötley Crüe, narrowly avoided a tragedy when he missed a fatal private jet crash that took the life of his longtime pilot. The reason? His birthday party in Florida.
According to Vince’s close friend, Lance Graves, the rockstar was celebrating his 64th birthday in Florida with friends while his private jet was involved in a fatal crash in Arizona. Vince’s girlfriend, Rain, was on the flight with her friend when it lost control upon landing at Scottsdale Airport, crashing into a parked jet and killing Vince’s pilot. Fortunately, Vince was not on board.
It turns out that Rain had to be in Arizona to check in for a gig at the Royal Crown barrel racing competition, while Vince didn’t need to be there until Thursday. So, he stayed behind in Florida to continue enjoying his birthday celebrations.
The aftermath of the crash saw Rain sustaining 5 broken ribs, along with injuries to her friend and the plane’s co-pilot. As a result, Rain will no longer be competing in the barrel racing competition as she focuses on recovering physically and emotionally.
In a heartwarming gesture, Mötley Crüe’s manager revealed that Vince is deeply saddened by the pilot’s passing and the band is looking for ways to support the pilot’s family. The pilot, a 78-year-old Marine veteran, had flown with Vince for many years, and Vince felt a sense of loyalty to hire him after his retirement from commercial airlines.
Despite some online criticism about the pilot’s age, Vince’s friend emphasized the strong bond between Vince and his pilot, highlighting the rarity of such kindness and loyalty in today’s world.
In conclusion, Vince Neil’s extended birthday bash in Florida turned out to be a lifesaving decision that kept him away from the tragic private jet crash. The incident serves as a reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing moments with loved ones.
