For the few of you who haven’t heard, former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and DJ AM were the sole survivors of a plane crash Saturday in South Carolina that left four people dead. The two had just performed at a free concert (above) near the University of South Carolina with Perry Farrell and Gavin DeGraw. They are currently being treated at the Joseph M. Still Burn Center for second- and third- degree burns, the AP reports:
“Anybody who can survive a plane crash is pretty lucky,” Mullins told reporters during a news conference Sunday morning.
Barker was burned on his torso and lower body and DJ AM, whose real name is Adam Goldstein, was burned on an arm and a portion of his scalp, according to a statement from the musicians’ families released by the hospital. Mullins declined to discuss specific recovery times for the men, but said such injuries can take a year to fully heal.
Both men are still in critical but stable condition, he said.
Right before the crash, Travis and DJ AM were lucky enough to dive out of the plane while it was engulfed in flames. An eyewitness, William Owens, watched the wreckage careen across the highway in front of him and came upon the survivors:
“I noticed two guys who were on fire and it looked like a dance: They didn’t know what to do,” said Owens, a 60-year-old delivery van driver.
Goldstein had stripped off his own shirt and was helping Barker strip naked, said Owens, who was able to identify the men Saturday night because of news reports that showed Barker’s extensive tattoos.
Owens said Goldstein told him four other people were on board the jet, but the flames were too intense to get close.
“‘Oh my God’ was all they were saying,” Owens said of Barker and Goldstein. “They stood there and it’s like — didn’t know what to do. None of us did.”
According to a recording recovered from the cockpit by authorities, it appears a tire burst while the plane was near its 92 mph take-off speed.
The Superficial wishes a healthy recovery for Travis Barker and DJ AM along with our sincere condolences to the families of Chris Baker, Charles Still, Sarah Lemmon and James Bland.
@#42
People like you really do love the smell of their own shit, don’t they? Mmmm, self righteous-y.
Jimbo while I also dislike this celebrity worship culture this whole situation is tragic. We don’t yet know why the others weren’t able to jump out, based on where they were sitting and the flames who knows. Adam and Travis were ON FIRE it’s hard to think straight when your flesh is burning, they aren’t trained and you’d be surprised to know how RARELY civilians with no training are able to help in these types of situations. Looking at the plane images I suspect the cockpit was engulfed in flames immediately and the two perished quickly which is very tragic. It is possible that the flames that burned Adam and Travis killed the other two passengers, again depending on where they were sitting we don’t know how badly and quickly they were burned which again is horrific and so sad. They DID try to go back and help, Owens longer report states this in more detail, but there was fuel everywhere and the plane was so engulfed they could not get near it. It was midnight and obviously dark, smokey and FLAME filled inside the plane so I’m really not sure what thy could have done and believe me they are replaying every moment of this wishing they could have saved everyone.
Now these two have to live through the excruciating pain of severe burns, go through a long and extensive physical and emotional recovery while mourning the loss of two very close friends (this again has been stated in articles) and deal with the immense guilt, freakish shock and emotional turmoil of being the only two survivors. I wouldn’t wish that on anyone. On top of all they have been through they do NOT need to be blamed in this tragic accident.
Just for those who might care
Chris Baker 29 the personal assistant and close friend (described as a bother to Travis Barker)who died had just gotten married and had a two week old baby and was beside himself with joy at being a father. The co pilot James Bland 52 was extremely experienced and meticulous having flown in government operations. He leaves behind a wife and 16 year old daughter. No information has been released about the pilot Sarah Lemmon 31 who I’m sure is beloved and being deeply mourned by many. Charles still was only 25 he was an occasional security guard and friend of Adam and Travis and was described as a gentle giant who adored his mother, men and women of all ages gathered outside his families home crying openly at the loss of their young friend/ family member.
So be grateful for whoever and whatever you have in your life and enjoy every moment of it.
#52 – time to change your tampon.
With any luck, these guys will suffer setbacks and die horribly.
@ 42
We in America will allow you to look down your nose at us. We gave you that right from the blood of many brave Americans.
But do not be offended when we call you the asshole you are…..
See, it does pay to ride on the back of the bus.
Why couldn’t Al Gores plane go down?
@ 52, that is probably a troll, not the real Jimbo. Though the real Jimbo is also an asshole.
I hope for Barker’s sake his junk didnt get burned.
The only way to rehab 2nd and 3rd degree burns is to scrub the dead skin with a metal wire brush every other day. They cant use painkillers since they need to know where the nerve endings are. Nasty shit.
I wouldnt wish this on anyone.
Barker makes me hot!!
What a loser. Too bad the pilot didnt live instead of this douche.
Woo I saw them and I go to the University of South Carolina!! Go GAMECOCKS!!!!!
Woo I saw them and I go to the University of South Carolina!! Go GAMECOCKS!!!!!
#30
maybe, but watch this
CUNT CUNT CUNT CUNT CUNT CUNT CUNT CUNT CUNT CUNT CUNT CUNT CUNT CUNT CUNT CUNT CUNT CUNT CUNT CUNT CUNT CUNT CUNT CUNT CUNT CUNT CUNT CUNT CUNT CUNT CUNT CUNT
unlikely someone’s going to do that in the middle of “Dancing With The Stars” and getting away with it
right now I could say
“…so is Goldstein officially kosher now??”
or something lame like that
and I don’t think I would be censored or any bullshit like that
so your logic appears to be utterly specious.
When ‘net two totally destroys all speech, free and otherwise, worldwide, then you’ll have something to really complain about.
In the meantime two thoughts that might explain that away
1. When someone not-so-cool or who seems uppity gets injured or dies, people at this site viciously wish even worse on them than death.
2. When someone cool or seemingly of-the-people get harmed in some way, many people at this site wish them well.
I submit that Travis and DJ AM are probably considered to be of the latter group, hence the large numbers of well-wishers. Thank you, and I’m all fucking done now with my clearly censored bullshit stream.
Severely burned on his lower body – I bet poor ol’ Travis’s cock looks like something off a barbecue grill. Still, I’m sure all the loser fangirls and fanboygirls here would love to suck that cock and gobble up the ropey salty semen to wash down the gobs of sloughed off charred skin. Chew thoroughly before swallowing, fags.
Best part of the story? Pilot was female. Typical woman driver.
“I submit that Travis and DJ AM are probably considered to be of the latter group, hence the large numbers of well-wishers.”
Yeah, no.
Try searching the archives on this site (top of the page) for “Travis Barker”. He and his ex Shanna Moakler aren’t exactly heroes in the stories posted here.
Yes, definitely, I think any guy like Barker who leaves his wife and kids to fuck Paris Hilton is “cool” and “of-the people.”
retard.
God, anorexic with ugly-ass tattoos, LOOOOOSER!!!!
i agree #30. too many fucking hippie tree-fuckers around here.
i’m surprised that all musicians haven’t learned by now to never get on a fucking plane. ever. especially those shitty little ones that randomly crash, explode, and/or catch on fire. i betcha next time, barker and dj am will take the fucking bus.
Travis and DJ AM (how lame a name is that. Who DJ’s in the morning?) should record a tribute album to raise money for the families of those who died in the crash. The playlist could include:
1. Fire (on the Mountain)
2. Burn Baby Burn
3. I’m on Fire for You
4. The Fire Inside
5. Leaving on a Jet Plane
6. Light my Fire
7. Burning for you
8. Ring of Fire
9. Burning Love
10. Eternal Flame
I’d buy that. For a dollar.
The coroner has just released the cause of death for the four victims of Friday night’s plane crash in Columbia, SC, and it’s horrifying.
The Lexington County Coroner says Chris Baker, Travis Barker’s assistant, died of blunt force trauma to the head and neck, and Charles Still, Barker’s bodyguard, died of an acute subdural hematoma caused by blunt force trauma to the head.
The two other victims, the pilot and co-pilot, died of smoke and fume inhalation and thermal injuries.
Covering yourself in tattoos before you’re 20 is pretty whatever, but having 30% of them burned off, jumping out of a crashing airplane, is pretty bad ass.
I’m just sayin’
Anyone who can dive (while on fire mind you) from a flaming plane that’s doing 92 miles per hour has officially earned my respect.
It’s tragic and while I don’t wish such a fate on the worst of the worst,
WHO CARES!!!
It’s tragic and while I don’t wish such a fate on the worst of the worst,
WHO CARES!!!
Oh fuck I wish he had died. Ugly piece of shit, another dead American is another good American.
I read the details of this over the weekend and it sounds like a truly horrific accident. I’m glad the two of them are going to survive, but my guess is they’ll never be the same. Prayers to those involved as well as their family and friends.
This just proves that only good musicians die young……..
words cannot describe my sympathy for the 4 deceased peoples family’s. My deepest condolences. Other than that, man what an awesome story of survival. Hope they will make a full recovery.
He’s an overrated drug-addicted musician who fucked Paris Hilton instead of being at home with his kids. Sometimes bad things happen to shitty people. I bet even now his cock burns more because of the herpes sores.
What, so now a burned Jew is big news?
Say what you want but Travis is an incredible drummer. I’m a drummer and I can only wish to have his skills and creativity as a drummer. I listen to his music not what he does in his personal life. God for all you losers saying crap about his personal life , look at the “gods” of rock or any music you adore. They are all the worst whores on the planet. So think before you speak.
Is this the same guy from prision break?
Good, now that they’re going to recover, I’m free to say that Barker always reminds me of DeNiro in Cape Fear – and it’s not the tattoos, it’s that psycho-intense look he’s always got about him.
#30 Has it EXACTLY right. Jrz… where ARE you?
sort of odd they were the only 2 to survive…will i shed a tear no…
hey #13 sam why dont you cry about it..if you dropped dead right now you act like they would care…oh nooo boo hoo get a life
Barker looks like a carny with all those tattoos.
Hope they both make a full recovery…
Fukcing great now when they fully recover the media is gonna write about what a heartwarming “comeback” these two untalented tools make. Barker is a lame drummer in a phony band that was forgotten 10 years ago and WTF music does DJ AM actually “deejay” anyhow? Whack ass R&B/hip hop/top 40 crap guzzling garbage that’s not even mixed anyhow. Only reason anyone knows his ass is Nicole Richie.
PS: Wish both good health but they must never “play” music again – ever!
Its sad to see how the people in this world feel about another person’s life. You may not like their music or whatever but that gives you no right to wish death on someone. It goes beyond that one person losing their life. Their families have to deal with it as well. Think about it seriously. Chris Baker had a wife and a 2 year old son. His son will now have no memories of his dad. Travis Barker has 2 kids, they are lucky he is still alive. This word is full of heart less bastards! Think about what you say, when God makes his judgment you really think your a person he is going to want? Get real! I wish a good recovery for Travis and DJ AM!
There’ve been some unbelievably cruel posts within this context. It is simply unconscionable to show such disregard and irreverence to those who perished, those who were critically injured, as well the family and friends, who will all undoubtedly be left to mourn their loved ones. For those that insist on such debauchery, remember pride comes before the fall.
Here’s to a speedy recovery for Travis and Adam.
#72, I agree.
I was told he was SHITTING at the time of the accident.
So you can imagine the mess………………………………………….AND SMELL, folks!!
I’m praying really hard that they get those secondary infections that often afflict burn victims. In some cases it looks like they’re going to pull through, then the infections set in, and then end up suffering horribly during a very slow death. Keep your fingers crossed!!!
Boy I’m shocked, I thought Travis was too hardcore to burn.
I’m mean he’s so hardcore he sold his shitty song with the equally shitty Transplants to a fucking hair commercial.
I wonder what melting poser smells like?