US Navy jet crashes as cause of rock star’s plane crash revealed

Video has revealed the moment a US Navy jet fell from the skies in another shock aviation incident, as the pilot killed in Motley Crue singer Vince Neil’s plane crash was identified. See the video.

A US Navy aircraft has crash landed into the San Diego Bay, forcing two pilots to emergency eject, in another shocking US aviation incident.

The aircraft was believed to be a Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet, one of the most powerful aircraft in the US military arsenal.

Shock footage, filmed by a ring camera at a nearby residence, showed the jet plummeting as it crashed into San Diego Bay near Naval Station North Island.

Footage of the U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft crashed into San Diego Bay near Naval Air Station North Island. Filmed by a ring camera. Both crew members safely ejected before impact. pic.twitter.com/TiRoPyJXlf

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Reports suggested jet hit bad weather when it fell from the skies off the coast of California.

Emergency crews were rushed to the scene, San Diego Fire and Rescue said.

This file image released by the US Navy shows an F/A-18F Super Hornet. Picture: AFP

The two pilots were taken to the UC San Diego Medical Centre in an unknown condition after being rescued from the waters.

CAUSE OF PRIVATE JET CRASH REVEALED

The cause of the Arizona plane crash that killed a pilot on-board a private jet owned by Motley Crue lead singer Vince Neil, and injured three others, has been revealed.

The pilot of the plane has been identified as 78-year-old Marine veteran Joie Vitosky.

A landing gear failure on the Learjet 35A owned by the rock star caused the aircraft to ram into a parked Gulfstream 200 after touching down at Scottsdale Airport, officials said in a release from the City of Scottsdale.

“According to initial reports, the Learjet’s left main landing gear failed upon landing, leading to the collision,” the statement read.

Terrifying footage captured the moment the Motley Crue frontman’s private jet smashed into a parked plane, injuring the rock star’s girlfriend.

The footage showed the Learjet 35A, registered to Neil’s business, Chromed in Hollywood, speeding down the runway before it veered off track, striking a Gulfstream 200 parked at a nearby ramp at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona.

Rain Andreani, the girlfriend of Vince Neil, was on board the plane when it crashed on the tarmac in Arizona.

The star’s girlfriend was injured in the crash.

Neil’s girlfriend, Rain Andreani, was on board the plane along with a friend and her pet dogs.

Both women survived and were taken to the hospital with Ms Andreani suffering five broken ribs.

Neil was not on the plane at the time of the crash, a spokesperson confirmed.

Scottsdale Fire Department firefighters work on the crashed Learjet at Scottsdale Airport. Picture: AP

“Mr Neil’s thoughts and prayers go out to everyone involved, and he is grateful for the critical aid of all first responders assisting today,” his lawyer said.

The New York Post reported that there was speculation that the other plane involved belonged to Hollywood star Vince Vaughn, but this has not been confirmed.

Lead singer Vince Neil. Picture: Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

The law firm representing Neil earlier released a statement.

“At 2.39pm local time, a Learjet aircraft Model 35A owned by Vince Neil was attempting to land at the Scottsdale Airport. For reasons unknown at this time, the plane veered from the runway causing it to collide with another parked plane,” the statement said.

“On board Neil’s plane were two pilots and two passengers. Neil was not on the plane. More specific details regarding the collision are not available as this is a rapidly evolving situation and there is an ongoing investigation.”

Investigators at the scene after a Learjet collided with a parked plane. Picture: AP

Motley Crue lead singer Vince Neil performing at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre.

It comes after a series of aviation incidents in the US.

Last week, a Japan Airlines plane taxiing across the tarmac in Seattle struck a parked Delta Airlines plane.

The plane hit the parked Delta plane as it passed, with the Japan Airlines wing slicing halfway through the Delta plane’s tail.

Nobody was hurt in the incident but both planes were badly damaged.

In the nation’s deadliest aviation disaster since 2001, an American Airlines jet collided with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter mid-air on January 29, causing both aircraft to crash into the icy waters of the Potomac River.

All 67 people involved were killed in the horror Washington DC crash.

Just days later, a medical jet crashed in north-east Philadelphia, killing a total of seven people and injuring at least 24.

Originally published as US Navy jet crashes as cause of rock star’s plane crash revealed