Travis Barker & DJ AM Critically Injured, 4 Others Dead in Plane Crash
Tragedy struck early this morning in South Carolina as a Learjet 60 took off from South Carolina’s Columbia Metropolitan Airport, killing four, and critically injuring collaborators DJ AM (real name Adam Goldstein) and Travis Barker. The two are said to be recovering from severe burns covering their bodies. No word on any type of prognosis, but the two are not in good condition as of post-time. Barker was transported via ground to a burn unit, while AM was airlifted.
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 (who was Travis Barker’s personal assistant), and Charles Still, 25 of Los Angeles, CA.
During a press conference late Saturday morning a spokeswoman for the National Transportation Safety Board revealed that the plane overran the airstrip and proceeded to run into a number of the airport’s lights and antenna.
“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.
This is seriously really sad news. Thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the deceased, and many thoughts and hopes for strength go out to Travis Barker & AM.
POSTED BY: DJ Sidekick
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