NEWS: TRAVIS BARKER & DJ AM SERIOUSLY INJURED IN LEARJET CRASH (UPDATED)
Saturday, September 20, 2008

Former blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and DJ AM, aka Adam Goldstein, were listed in critical condition after a plane crash Friday night, CNN reports.
According to the National Transportation Safety Board, four people — two passengers and two crew members — were killed when a Lear jet crashed shortly after takeoff in Columbia, South Carolina. Barker and Goldstein were admitted to the Joseph Still Burn Center in Augusta, Georgia, on Saturday, where they are being treated for extensive burns.
Barker and Goldstein played a free concert together as TRVSDJ-AM in Columbia on Friday night (photo above).
The deceased have been identified as pilot Sarah Lemmon, 31, of Anaheim Hills, CA co-pilot James Bland, 52, of Carlsbad, CA, Chris Baker, 29, of Studio City, CA, and Charles Still, 25 of Los Angeles, CA.
A South Carolina resident named William Owens was driving down a highway next to the airport when he said he saw a fireball go across the road. He told local TV station WIS News 10:
“I didn’t know what I had seen — it was maybe 800 feet in front of me, but as I approached it closer though I made out a fire. By then I was able to see the tail of the jet and I recognized it as a jet,” Owens said.
Owens then described what he saw as he tried to make it to the wreckage.
“It’s in flames and the fuel is running across the road and I had to cross the fuel to get to the two guys that seemed to have been dumped on the highway,” Owens said.
Owens said the two men (Travis and DJ AM) were running around and stripping down to extinguish themselves. He then asked the men if there was anyone else on board the plane and they said four more were with them.
“We turned to the jet to try and see if there was anything we could do, but immediately, there was nothing anyone could do,” Owens said.
UPDATE
According to TMZ:
A doctor has announced that Travis Barker and DJ AM are expected to have a full recovery after yesterday’s horrific plane crash.
Dr. Fred Mullins, medical director of the Joseph M. Still Burn Center, said both Travis and Adam suffered second and third-degree burns. Mullins said Barker’s torso and Adam’s hands and part of his head were burned.
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1.
H-TownFinest
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
WOW…THIS IS CRAZY….PRAYERS GO OUT TO FAMILY
2.
GOODGIRL_BADGIRL
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
Travis is the shit. I was so in shock when I saw this on CNN. Out of the 6 people in the crash, they are the only two that survived. I hope they come out ok, but I heard it wasn’t looking good.
Thanx for posting this Angel.
3.
carmool
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
I’ll be praying for those families who lost there loved ones as well as DJ AM an Travis barker
4.
Madd MoneyyyBee
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
Omg I hope theyre both okay, I really loved Travis though, esspecially on meet the Barkers
5.
PRAYING 4 THEM !!
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
This is so sad to here i pray everything goes well with them…..so sad !!!!
6.
NIkki
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
so sad! hope they make it through.
7.
Dame( No one on the corner has swagger like Dame)
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
Prayers to their families
8.
MISS HOLLYWOOD
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
THIS IS VERY SAD TO HEAR……
I PRAY BOTH OF THEM ARE OK. THATS KIND OF WEIRD FOR BOTH OF THE FAMOUS PEOPLE TO MAKE IT.
TRAVIS BARKER IS SOOOO CUTE.
9.
~*aShLeY*~
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
OMG i really cant believe this, i hope they pull thru
10.
ANGEL
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
I met DJ AM backstage at a Santogold set back in July, very cool dude. Never met Travis, but was always a fan. I heard his best friend/assistant died in the crash. My prayers go out to them and those who lost their lives.
11.
whatwhatwhat
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
This is just terrible! I hope they both pull through. My prayers are with them.
12.
Atouchofjazz
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
My prayers go out to all the victims/family in this tragic accident. May God Bless them all!
13.
theComplex
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
So sad, my hopes are that they will both be alright.
14.
TeTe(joe budden's album pushed back!some bs!)
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
omg…
@#4,i used to love Meet The Barkers!
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Avanti
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
That is eerie. God bless them though. I hope they come thru it with flying colors.
Prayers out to the families of those lost.
16.
LusciousDee
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
ill pray for them
17.
NikNak
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
This is really sad to hear, I hope they pull through. From what I’ve seen, Travis Barker seems to be a really dedicated father, and hard worker. I really hope they pull through
18.
Nichole261
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
That’s so sad to hear…I hope they pull through…My prayers go out to all their families. I really like Travis…and DJ AM… he’s Nicole Richies’ ex right? He’s already been through so much in his life…I wish them both the best.
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tlo
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
OMG!! i HOPE THEY ARE DOING OKAY VERY SOON. Its so crazy how your life can change in a blink of an eye:( My prayers go out to their families.
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Avanti
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
http://blastmagazine.com/...barker-dj-am-plane-crash/
–They have the media feed of the reporters on scene with the plane debris.
The site says the 2 survivors were seen running around on fire trying to extinguish themselves.
Sad. But they were at least conscious at that time and had enough strength to help themselves until help arrived. That speaks to their strength and the grace of the almighty.
21.
JSTREET
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
Say a prayer
22.
TEMPTATION
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
Hope They’re Going To be Fine!!! All We Can Do Is Pray!!
23.
sassydancer
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
get well
24.
Umakmesmile
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
My prayers are with them. So sad. .
25.
GoogleMeBaby
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
I just got chills. It brought me back to when Aaliyah died. Thank GOD they are alive. Let’s hope they can make it.
26.
ReBeL
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
Sorry to hear about the four that died, RIP
Hope Trav & DJ are ok!
27.
R.I.P lil Chris
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
R.I.P lil Chris
update TRAVIS HAS BEEN BURNED FROM THE WAIST DOWN
and the most critical out of the survivals is DJ AM with face burns
It`s such a tragic that such a nice day would end with tragic deaths of 4 people
Lil chris just had a baby and got married recently
they had a show today too
28.
DUMB NIGGAZ
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
oh and more prayers to the other victims families
his bodyguard and the pilot + the other dude
29.
Jizzymack
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
Damn,this is really f—-d up! Really talented guys
30.
Kellz
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
Don’t know the DJ dude but (when I was younger) seeing Travis w/ blink drove me to play the drums. I honestly hope the best for him…
31.
CoopIKnowYOU
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
They performed at the T mobile store opening right down the street from me in Columbia South Carolina…..They also had Steve Aoki playing too (he is the brother of the Japanese girl from Sin City). A lot of my friends went to the festival last night. My god, you can’t see these things coming.
32.
nailcandy
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
they’ll b in my prayers!
33.
c
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
R.I.P. to the ones that died, this is terrible I hope they pull through…this reminds me of August 25th, 2001 when Aaliyah died, I wish these celebs would stop flying in these small jets and planes
34.
Soul Cry
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
Isn’t DJ AM Christina’s Aguilera’s husband????
Terrible knews…my heart goes out to the family of those lost and prayers to Travis and DJ AM, hope they make it through.
Brought me back to Aaliyah…and gentle reminder that it can all end so suddenly…anyone…anytime.
Count your blessings, live life like today is your last, don’t hold onto grudges, and treat others in your passing with respect….no regrets.
35.
Soul Cry
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
correction, just check, nope not her husband.
36.
Brittney
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
I hope they’ll be alright…Prayers go out to all of their families.
37.
leasimone
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
this is truly sad….i was just reading this…….i love travis baker and dj am is nice as hell in the dj booth….but i will continue to pray for them and their families. and for the 4 people that died………….
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Peek-A-Boo
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
Prayers out to the families that lost loved ones.
Prayers out to the survivors and their families as well.
39.
musicritic----
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
—i said a prayer for all of them and i will continue to keep them in my prayers. this is terrible…
40.
DejaStar7
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
Im HAPPY they made it out ALIVE
Keep the DEPARTED in your PRAYERS
41.
Lola AM
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
I ♥ Travis! I believe God saved them from immediate death for a reason, so I am praying for recovery. Prayers to the families of the lives lost, most were so young. This is very sad
42.
Sharonda
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
Couple of people I use to know went to go see the festival.Damn
In my thoughts and prayers
43.
callmewhatever81
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
Man Dj Am has face burns? I hope to God they both survive but regardless this is gonna be a long tough road ahead. I will be praying for them both. Your whole life can change in a blink of an eye, so sad.
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~Peachalicious~
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
*********WOW, just never know when it’s going to come to an end or a life altering *********event, prayers of the surviors and the deceased families and may the **********deceased R.I.P.
45.
Dopeness
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
Very sad. I’ll be praying.
46.
GreatestLoveOfAll
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
So sad. My thoughts go out to those who’ve lost their loved ones. RIP to them.
Really hope Travis and DJ AM pull through.
47.
jj
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
My prayers go out to the family & friends of the victims killed R.I.P. Also I hope DJ AM & Travis are okay.
48.
msblknasty1
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
….. i really like travis my prayers go out to all …..
49.
Islandchick_Bri
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
I was very shocked when I heard the news this morning, what a tragedy…My condolences go out to the families of the victims, I pray that Travis & DJ AM make a full recovery…
50.
whyyyyymeeeee
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
omg
51.
kmniles
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
This is just two weird for words….
Of all 6 people, the two celebs were spared (for now). I hope they know how blessed they are to be able to see/meet their loved ones if God does chose to take them home.
R.I.P. to the ones that didn’t make it.
52.
sup?
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
I’m praying for Travis and DJ AM and for the families who lost loved ones. This is so devastating to hear.
53.
GEE
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
So true Avanti. I just posted my condolences on Travis’ Myspace page. My prayers goes out to both them and their families. So very young.
54.
GEE
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
My prayers also to the lives and families of lives that were lost.
55.
MI
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
luv travis…hope him and dj am make a speedy recovery!
and for those who pased R.I.P
56.
JOEY
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
ill deff keep the familes of the victims and TAVIS & AM in my prayers.
this is so random, this why you HAVE to live everyday like its your last.
I hope they are OKAY!.. they where the SHIIIIIIIIT at the vmas.
57.
cali panamami
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
maaaaaan! that’s crazy! one of my favorite drummers & djs…i’m glad they’re alright.
my condolences goes out to those who didn’t survive.
58.
FallBackHaters
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
Wow that’s crazy. I pray that they’ll be all right and that the families and friends of the loved ones lost will find the strength to overcome this.
59.
vixen101
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
damn, I real hope they make it. and sorry to hear about the other people!
60.
LMAO @ THIS POST
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
61.
MissMarcJacobs
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
Jeeze. I hope & pray that DJ AM & Travis pull outta this situation, Ok. & I’m sorry ² hear about tha’ others
:0(
Jeeze.
62.
Charisma
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
I just saw this on Yahoo’s home page. This is so sad. I hope they can recover. My condolescences go out to the deceased passenger’s families.
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nat
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
i guess i’m the only one thinking about the other four that were inside dying while these two ran around trying to save themselves. i mean, that’s how it sounds at least. i can’t say how i would react in such a situation. i hope i never have to find out.
64.
D.Lani
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
i will keep them all in my prayers, and pray that travis and DJ AM make it through with a speedy recovery.
65.
cheri !
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
R.I.P to the victims
, my prayers go out to their family memebers . I hope Travis and Dj Am make it . I really do , they`re both really talented.
66.
SD girl
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
TRAVIS and DJ AM is truly BLESSED. Rip to the others……
67.
DCTRINIGYALL
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
THIS IS SO SAD…I LOVE HIS MEET THE BARKER SHOW. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY AND THOSE WHO WERE INVOLVE.
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DisneyPrincess
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
@ #34 or 35….I thought the same thing too..But Christina’s husband is actually a guy named Jordan Bratman (sp?)…They look similar…
Anywho, I’m from Augusta, GA (where the burn center is) and the ppl there are truly a godsend..I know a couple of former classmates who did clinicals there. They work so many miracles on extreme second and/or third-degree burn cases..I’m sure (and praying) that the two of them will have a speedy recovery and R.I.P. to those who lives were lost…
Celebs (or anyone for that matter who is traveling with any luggage or excessive weight besides themselves) do need to stay away from them super small planes though..
69.
Nothing But Love
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
Omg….thats sooo sad ever since Aaliyah died i haven’t been keen on flying, i hope they can make a full recovery…
70.
yummY
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
God BLESS them…makes you not want to get tattoos
71.
Sha
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
RIP to all those that didn’t make it. I hopp Dj AM and Travis recover!
And I think is “amusing” that people like Diddy are motified when they have to fly on commerical flights, but as far as I’m concerned that it the way to go! These little charter planes and lear jets go down WAYYYYY to often!
72.
silly_rabbit
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
RIP to those who perished. My thoughts, prayers and heart go out to them.
I love Travis (who is also a daddy, so for the sake of his children, I hope he can pull through)–and I hope that both men are able to make full recoveries. Their lives have definitely just been changed.
73.
itswhatever
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
Its just so sad. As soon as I read this, I had a flashback to Aaliyah. I will definitely keep the in my prayers and to the families that have lost a loved one; everyone was so young. I hope they are able to make it through this.
74.
let's not lie
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
@nat you have to remember that they were on fire at the time. a witness said he saw them on fire and they were trying to extinguish it. if you’re on fire, you’re not going to think about other ppl. plus they jumped out of the plane so they weren’t completely conscious i’m sure
RIP to the the ppl who died and my heart goes out to travis and dj am. so surprised when i heard the story
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SasSy
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
Omg.. This is 2 sad!!! I will be praying 4 everyone… Real talk
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