Learjet 35A Crashes at Scottsdale Airport, One Fatality Reported

Scottsdale, AZ – February 10, 2025 – A Learjet 35A, registered as N81VN and operated by Chromed in Hollywood Inc., was involved in an accident at Scottsdale Airport (SCF) at approximately 14:38 local time. The aircraft veered off the left side of the runway after landing on runway 21, striking a parked Gulfstream 200 (N199DF). The crash resulted in one fatality, while three other occupants sustained injuries of varying severity.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is currently investigating the incident, though preliminary reports suggest that the aircraft’s front landing gear collapsed upon touchdown. Video footage from the scene appears to confirm this claim, though an official determination has yet to be made.

According to airport officials, the pilot of the Learjet succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash. Two other passengers were reported to have serious injuries, while a fourth occupant suffered moderate injuries. No casualties were reported on the ground or aboard the parked Gulfstream 200.

The aircraft had departed from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) earlier in the day, en route to Scottsdale. Weather conditions at the time of the incident were reported as clear, with visibility at 10 statute miles and wind from 250 degrees at 6 knots. The temperature was recorded at 23°C.

Emergency response teams arrived at the scene promptly, securing the area and attending to the injured passengers. The Scottsdale Airport remains operational, though some delays and restrictions are in place as authorities continue their investigation.

The NTSB has yet to release a formal statement regarding the cause of the accident, but investigators are expected to review flight data, maintenance records, and pilot history in their ongoing inquiry.

More details will be provided as the investigation progresses.

Social Media

N81VN (Learjet) VN standing for Vince Neil of @MotleyCrue 81 referencing the bands start. Crashed into a parked unoccupied Gulfstream 2100 N199DF upon landing. Vinces girl Rain & friend Ashley were injured along with the co-pilot but the pilot tragically died upon impact. pic.twitter.com/kvLCMRQDka

— the ModFather™️ (@the__ModFather) February 11, 2025

Developing News: A Learjet 35A (Registration N81VN) owned by Mötley Crüe’s Vince Neil crashed at Scottsdale Airport after veering off the Runway 21 while landing in Arizona, shutting down the runway.

The aircraft also struck a parked Gulfstream G200 (originally IAI Galaxy)… pic.twitter.com/In6G5qs2KB

— FL360aero (@fl360aero) February 11, 2025

1 Dead After Learjet 35A Crashes Into Gulfstream 200 At Scottsdale Airport

UPDATE: 2025/02/10 19:42 EST BY JUSTIN FOSTER
Aircraft Information

According to FlightRadar24, the Learjet 35A that crashed after landing at SDL is registered as N81VN. According to FlightAware, this… pic.twitter.com/w5BL8eY2C8

— Simple Flying (@simple_flying) February 11, 2025

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