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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76.
Drea
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
Travis is a really cute guy..but thats besides the point…I hope he and DJ AM pull through…These last two months have been riddled with celeb deaths…Its kinda hard to stay positive..*sigh* ima pray for them regardless….
77.
UM...I GUESS
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
awww man!! i love me some travis too! i genuinely hope all goes well and they make it out ok.. thoughts and prayers to all involved and their families.
78.
donte
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
i just lost both of my grandmothers but i still can’t imagine what those familys are going though esp chris wife she just has a child and lost him at the same time oh lord why there all in my prayers
79.
Classy
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
My prayers go out to Travis barker && D.J. AM && their families. I was shocked when i heard this. Im a travis fan && when meet the barkers came out i watched that show faithfully. Its weird tho, cuz people are quick to judge someone on their appearance but travis is a sweetheart && i know his kids are his life. This is so hard to digest.
My prayers also qo out to the deceased and their families. Especially Chris Baker (travis’ assistant) because he just qot married && just recently had a new baby.
Remember to tell those yu hold close to you how much you love them, because one day you may not be able too.
80.
cMac
Saturday, September 20, 2008 /
hope the injured recover, and RIP to the deceased
81.
Nichole
Sunday, September 21, 2008 /
I send my condolences to their families. That’s just horrible. At least they survived.
82.
Reason
Sunday, September 21, 2008 /
83.
bonjoursalut
Sunday, September 21, 2008 /
so sad…so sad…get well soon!!!!
84.
effortlessly fly
Sunday, September 21, 2008 /
my God… I have tears in my eyes as Im writing this. I really really like Trav…like he’s probably the only “rocker dude” that I mess with. I’ve liked him since his Blink 182 days back when I was in middle school, 10 yrs ago. I will def keep him and AM in my prayers…and the families of the victims. I know Shanna is going crazy right now…even tho they have their ups and downs, she would kill for him.
Also, wasn’t Chris Baker on the show, Meet the Barkers? Damn…
85.
Vicky
Sunday, September 21, 2008 /
Prayers and condolences to ALL affected.
86.
mervs
Sunday, September 21, 2008 /
this is soo sad.
87.
ashleigh
Sunday, September 21, 2008 /
my prayers go out to them
i luv travis barker. he seemed pretty damn cool
i hope they both recover. RIP to others who may have not made it
88.
Missy
Sunday, September 21, 2008 /
…keeping them both in my thoughts and prayers.
89.
LAU.
Sunday, September 21, 2008 /
so sad.
condolences to the families who lost their loved ones.
and a speedy recovery for DJAM & Travis!
90.
HOTMOMMA001
Sunday, September 21, 2008 /
OMG! I’m certainly sorry to hear this! I used to watch Travis’ show! My prayers for a speedy recovery! He is a cold drummer!
91.
matt
Monday, September 22, 2008 /
screw them! why not send prayers out to all the families who lost sons and daughters in iraq?celebrities get sooooo much sympothy for what brcause their rich and get pampered by losers such as yourselves.
92.
likeabite
Monday, September 22, 2008 /
TWhen I heard it I was going crazy. I just don’t know how only the 2 famous ones survived. That is just beyond me. My heart goes out to all of the family members and I’m glad Travis and AM are going to make a full recovery.
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ccallmewhatver81
Monday, September 22, 2008 /
I jI just read one comment about they were just trying to save themselves and not the ot others. Are you serious? They were ON FIRE! If they spent the time trying to save someone else, they would be dead as well. How are two people on fire in any position to try to save someone but themselves? I wouldn’t dare to curse myself by saying something like that. I dont ever want to be put in their shoes.
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