killed in SC plane crash; drummer, DJ injured

Lilypad · 09-20-2008, 10:55 AM

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and a popular disc jockey were critically injured in a Learjet crash in South Carolina that killed four people, authorities said Saturday.

Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman Kathleen Bergen said the plane carrying six people was departing shortly before midnight Friday when air traffic controllers reporting seeing sparks. The plane went off a runway and crashed on a nearby road, she said.

Hospital spokeswoman Beth Frits said Barker and DJ AM, whose real name is Adam Goldstein, were in critical condition at a burn center in Augusta, Ga., about 75 miles southwest of Columbia.

Two other passengers and two crew members died, said the National Transportation Safety Board. Their identities were not immediately available.

Barker and Goldstein, who perform together under the name TRVSDJ-AM, played a free concert in Columbia's college neighborhood Friday night.

"It's absolutely terrible and tragic," Columbia Mayor Bob Coble said.

A representative for Barker and DJ AM said she had no information the crash.

After Blink 182, Barker went on to form the rock band (+44) — pronounced "plus forty-four." He starred in the MTV reality series "Meet the Barkers" with former Miss USA Shanna Moakler, to whom he was married at the time. The show documented the former couple's lavish wedding and life.

Goldstein at one time was engaged to celebrity Nicole Richie.
4 killed in SC plane crash; drummer, DJ injured - Yahoo! News

Fubar · 09-20-2008, 07:51 PM

Travis Barker was burned from the waist down, but he is expected to survive the plane crash. DJ AM's face was severely burned, and was being "kept in an incubator" as part of his treatment in order to maintain a sterile environment and prevent infections.

Both men are in critical but stable condition at the Joseph Still Burn Center in Augusta, Ga

"Lil" Chris Baker, 29, Travis' assistant on "Meet the Barkers," was married recently and has a new baby, died along with the pilot Sarah Lemmon, co-pilot James Bland and Charles Still, who was Travis' bodyguard.

Chasey_Lane · 09-20-2008, 07:57 PM

Very sad for everyone involved.

*Larry Gude* ^(Premo) · 09-20-2008, 10:24 PM

...think rock stars flew in the South anymore?

Gwydion · 09-20-2008, 10:26 PM

I always like Travis, he seemed like a genuinely good guy.

Nupe2 · 09-20-2008, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Fubar

Travis Barker was burned from the waist down, but he is expected to survive the plane crash. DJ AM's face was severely burned, and was being "kept in an incubator" as part of his treatment in order to maintain a sterile environment and prevent infections.

Both men are in critical but stable condition at the Joseph Still Burn Center in Augusta, Ga

"Lil" Chris Baker, 29, Travis' assistant on "Meet the Barkers," was married recently and has a new baby, died along with the pilot Sarah Lemmon, co-pilot James Bland and Charles Still, who was Travis' bodyguard.

I think Baker's brother was killed in a car accident 2 weeks ago.....not good.

*Mousebaby* ^(Premo) · 09-20-2008, 10:41 PM

Dayum! That plane couldn't have landed on my ex's house!

BlackSheep · 09-21-2008, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Larry Gude

...think rock stars flew in the South anymore?

Travis adamently turned down the helo ride to the burn center-guessin' he had 1 ride too many.

09-20-2008, 10:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
Lilypad Registered User Member Since: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,466	killed in SC plane crash; drummer, DJ injured COLUMBIA, S.C. - Former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and a popular disc jockey were critically injured in a Learjet crash in South Carolina that killed four people, authorities said Saturday. Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman Kathleen Bergen said the plane carrying six people was departing shortly before midnight Friday when air traffic controllers reporting seeing sparks. The plane went off a runway and crashed on a nearby road, she said. Hospital spokeswoman Beth Frits said Barker and DJ AM, whose real name is Adam Goldstein, were in critical condition at a burn center in Augusta, Ga., about 75 miles southwest of Columbia. Two other passengers and two crew members died, said the National Transportation Safety Board. Their identities were not immediately available. Barker and Goldstein, who perform together under the name TRVSDJ-AM, played a free concert in Columbia's college neighborhood Friday night. "It's absolutely terrible and tragic," Columbia Mayor Bob Coble said. A representative for Barker and DJ AM said she had no information the crash. After Blink 182, Barker went on to form the rock band (+44) — pronounced "plus forty-four." He starred in the MTV reality series "Meet the Barkers" with former Miss USA Shanna Moakler, to whom he was married at the time. The show documented the former couple's lavish wedding and life. Goldstein at one time was engaged to celebrity Nicole Richie. 4 killed in SC plane crash; drummer, DJ injured - Yahoo! News __________________ ^j^ Keep the Faith Google is your friend.... “I am not criminally responsible because, at the time of the conduct charged, I lacked the substantial capacity to appreciate the criminality of my conduct, or to conform that conduct to the requirements of the law.”
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09-20-2008, 07:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Fubar Registered User Member Since: Sep 2006 Posts: 870	Update Travis Barker was burned from the waist down, but he is expected to survive the plane crash. DJ AM's face was severely burned, and was being "kept in an incubator" as part of his treatment in order to maintain a sterile environment and prevent infections. Both men are in critical but stable condition at the Joseph Still Burn Center in Augusta, Ga "Lil" Chris Baker, 29, Travis' assistant on "Meet the Barkers," was married recently and has a new baby, died along with the pilot Sarah Lemmon, co-pilot James Bland and Charles Still, who was Travis' bodyguard. __________________ Having to take care of a dog made me hold on to the last trace of decency and self-worth I had in me. "I'm not a tree-hugging person, but we can't keep using the bay like a slop jar." The American Indians found out what happens when you don't control immigration. 3 prescriptions solves all-Sodium Pentothal, Pancuronium Bromide, and Potassium Chloride. Administered in quick succession. Last edited by Fubar : 09-20-2008 at 07:54 PM.
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09-20-2008, 07:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chasey_Lane Ghetto Fashionista Member Since: Nov 2003 Location: Uppityville Posts: 27,991	Very sad for everyone involved. __________________ A reply from you to this message will not be possible. I can't have an adult conversation w/ you in this environment anyhow. "You croc wearing, fake coach bag wearing fake tanner you. Take that." ~ Author unknown "Love your haters - they're your biggest fans." "You know you are absolutely f'ing amazing when people you don't even know hate you."
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09-20-2008, 10:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
Larry Gude ^(Premo) Strung Out Member Since: Feb 2001 Posts: 27,280	I didn't... ...think rock stars flew in the South anymore? __________________ "And my opinion is that there is absolutely no proof that carbon dioxide is anything to do with any impending catastrophe. The science has, quite simply, gone awry. In fact, it’s not even science any more, it’s anti-science." David Bellamy
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09-20-2008, 10:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
Gwydion Registered User Member Since: Nov 2006 Location: Annapolis Posts: 2,108	I always like Travis, he seemed like a genuinely good guy.
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