Travis Barker And DJ AM Critically Injured After Fatal Plane Crash
Travis Barker and DJ AM were critically injured after a small Learjet crashed during takeoff in Columbia, South Carolina. 3 men and 1 women were killed. Officials confirmed to NBC that two crew members and two passengers were killed. The names of the deceased have not been released.
Travis was taken by ambulance to a burn center in Augusta, GA. DJ AM was airlifted to the same burn center. They are both in critical condition.
Last night, Travis and DJ AM performed with Perry Farrell and Gavin DeGraw. It's not known if Perry or Gavin were on the same flight.
A spokesperson for the FAA said the Lear 60 was bound for Van Nuys, CA before midnight on Friday with six people on it. Air-traffic controllers reported seeing sparks. They said the plane went off the runway and crashed on a nearby road.
Condolences to the family and friends of the those who lost their lives. Good thoughts to Travis and DJ AM and their families.
UPDATE: Perry Farrell's manager confirmed to MTV News that Perry was not on the plane.
UPDATE II: Gavin DeGraw's publicist confirmed to People that Gavin was not on the plane. MSNBC reports that the female pilot, Sarah Lemmon, and the male co-pilot, James Bland, died in the crash.
UPDATE III: - MSNBC confirmed that 29-year-old Chris Baker of Studio City, CA was one of the passengers who died in the crash. Chris, who is known as "Little Chris," was Travis' assistant. One male passenger still hasn't been identified.
UPDATE IV: A witness who was driving down the highway saw two men, presumably Travis and DJ AM, taking off their clothes and trying to extinguish themselves. The two men told the witness that four other people were on the plane.
UPDATE V: 25-year-old Charles Still of Riverside, CA has been identified as the fourth victim of the crash. Charles was Travis' bodyguard.
UPDATE VI: TMZ reports that DJ AM's face has been severely burned and is being treated right now. Travis is expected to survive, but was burned from the waist down. Chris Baker, Travis' assistant who died in the crash, was a newlywed and his wife recently had a baby.
UPDATE VII: The National Transportation Safety Board held a press conference and gave a few more details about the crash. They said the jet overran the runway, hit a few lights and an antenna, crashed through a fence and careened across the highway next to the airport. The jet crashed into an embankment where it caught on fire.
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So sad. I wish that some of these celebrities would start really appreciating life, their careers and most importantly their families. Tomorrow is not promised for anyone...even "famous" people.
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I would feel the same way if they were "regular" people. If they survive, they might like life a little better. Its called seeing the light. There was a little boy named David whose father caught him on fire instead of giving him back to mom. They made a movie about it. I felt just as bad when I read that. Its a horrible way to suffer and I wish them the families and survivors the best. RIP to the deceased.
I want to give kudos to MK for reporting the incident with the proper respect it deserves. He can snark with the best of us, but he also knows when to show respect and for that, I love him.
There are many of us Dlisters that have enough compassion to feel for hurricane victims, bomb victims AND spoiled goof-off musicans.
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It is possible to have empathy for many, ya know?
But this is a celebrity blog, and they are the topic at hand.
I get your point, and I agree. It was utter bullshit when Anna Nicole's death received media OVERexposure, and important world events took a backseat.
But that must be what the majority of Americans want, or the American media wouldn't do that, would they?
Fuck riding in small planes. I have two friends who lost their fathers (in separate incidents) because of small plane accidents. This isn't the first time something like this has happened.
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Two cheers for u! Well said.
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Submitted by Cheez-It on September 20, 2008 - 8:34am.
Submitted by Aphid on September 20, 2008 - 12:32pm.
Cheez-it ~ sorry but I can't stand the fact that Travis and punk are in the same sentence.
I agree, hence the quotation marks around the word punk
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Hi Bradi/L♥Anderson...
Yeah, that shit is tragic. And I am almost positive that this is just the beginning. As for these two, I'm sure after a year or two, they'll be back to their douchebaggery and old ways. At least they're rich and can afford medical treatment. What about the poor people who lost everything in Texas? Can we spare a thought for those peeps?
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Stop with the "I can't feel for them" BS. If they were just two unknown people next to your unknown self, basic human decency would compel you to help them.
After they are well, then we can go back to fighting.
Submitted by Aphid on September 20, 2008 - 12:32pm.
Cheez-it ~ sorry but I can't stand the fact that Travis and punk are in the same sentence.
Hi Aphid et al. Travis is not "punk". Just cause you wear a mohawk and are covered with tattoos does not make you a punk rocker.
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First picture I've seen of the crashed jet here:
http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2008/09/20/316276/picture-musicians...
I wouldn't wish this upon the biggest douches in the world.
Ok, what did Perez Hilton do NOW that people are hating on him? (not that I like him anyway, so continue....)
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This is so sad. This is so so sad. It bothers me that some people are laughing and jeering about the two guys still.
DJ Am's face is severely burned and that is... wow. I am hope he is glad to survive and less worried about what his face will look like when he heals.
Sadder the others who lost their lives. Sometimes these people do too much and should really just slow down.
I don't think any of the jokes about these people in this comments on this is funny.
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Submitted by speakit on September 20, 2008 - 12:23pm
Exactly what I was talking about. Look, I guess I would pee on them to put 'em out if I was there but as far as acting like I'm torn up about these two getting injured when there are many other people who I'd rather feel sorry for/sympathize with. I don't want to trivialize human life but are we really going to feel so bad about these two douches when a couple days ago none of us would've hesitated to bash 'em? Like I said, I feel sorry for the newly wed who's going to have to explain to her baby daddy died; I feel bad for the family of the pilot who are probably not going to see any compensation as I'm sure
the blame will be placed squarely on his shoulders. I feel bad for the bodyguard's family. These two? Not so much...
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Sad.
Fuck the bass drum!! I would just want my pee pee to still be intact!!
Submitted by L♥VE SPAGHETTICAT on September 20, 2008 - 12:09pm.
Alright, I'm going to be a callous bitch, and risk pissing off everyone, but is it wrong that I really don't feel all too torn up about DJ AM and Travis Barker? I feel bad about the pilot and his family, and all the other people, but these two, not so much. I think I'll save my sympathies for people who deserve it better like the other (deceased)victims, and the 34 people who were killed last night in Islamabad in a bombing, rather than these two drug using wastes of organic matter. I know, I'm probably going to hell, but I just can't garner any sad feelings about these two. And I am not dissing burn victims and their families at all, my prayers go out to them
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I feel the same way. My heart went to the people who died and not immediately to the flaky celebs.
Actually, I feel more towards the newlywed and the families of the pilots who are every day people getting a raw deal. RIP.
Now, we get to see Hollywood do it's thing. We're going to OD on clips of Shanon M, Paris Hilton, etc. crying on the camera lense. Makeup! meh.
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I wouldn't have thought of that. That makes it all the more tragic.
Submitted by Aphid on September 20, 2008 - 12:32pm.
Cheez-it ~ sorry but I can't stand the fact that Travis and punk are in the same sentence.
I agree, hence the quotation marks around the word punk
Submitted by boomsy on September 20, 2008 - 12:32pm.
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THAT is fucked!
I never even thought of that!!
Don't want to read through all the comments, but they are at the burn center in Augusta, Georgia (GA), not August, CA. And, whether you like or don't like these people, this is a horrific accident and they, and the families of the deceased, deserve a little respect. There's a time for snark, and a time for a modicum of respectfulness. My thoughts are with all of these people and their families.
Cheez-it ~ sorry but I can't stand the fact that Travis and punk are in the same sentence.
Submitted by Cheez-It on September 20, 2008 - 11:28am
Yeah, but irony's a bitch: Travis needs his legs for the bass drum and AM kinda needs to see to DJ...both are royally screwed even if they survive.
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UPDATE VI: TMZ reports that DJ AM's face has been severely burned and is being treated right now. Travis is expected to survive, but was burned from the waist down. Chris Baker, Travis' assistant who died in the crash, was a newlywed and his wife recently had a baby.
That's sad :0(
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Holy shit, DJ AM, yea, that does not sound promising.
This just sucks.
Hi L♥ve Sketti Cat! *smooch*
I have CNN on right now and saw the news about the hotel bombing, this day is very sad.
Last weekend a hurricane, I'm not looking so forward to weekends if this shit keeps up.
I need to start drinking I think, like now.
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So much to love on that great show.
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Travis Barker was a super talented drummer. Probably the best is the 'punk' genre. I hope he gets well!! Dj am hits the play button on his Mac Book and plays shit music. That's what we call expendable loses.
Submitted by StickaCockinWoo... on September 20, 2008 - 12:26pm.
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You are fucked up!
But I laughed so I guess I am,too!
@lovespaghetticat, I hear you that they are douches but if they if they ran in front of you burning would you not piss on them to turn out the fire or would you watch them burn to death? I am sure you would help, your heart can't be that black. Now, if it was my mother, I would roast marshmellows as she was burning.
Please Mr. Francis Ford Coppola, make a Godfather part 4 with Talia Shire as the Godfather and Kay finally with the program.
oh shit. I just saw this part!! If I could do something I would. I think I can only pray. Geez. this is horrible.
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UPDATE VI: TMZ reports that DJ AM's face has been severely burned and is being treated right now. Travis is expected to survive, but was burned from the waist down. Chris Baker, Travis' assistant who died in the crash, was a newlywed and his wife recently had a baby.
Submitted by L♥VE SPAGHETTICAT on September 20, 2008 - 12:09pm.
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Are you talking about the bombing at the hotel?
I almost brought that up, not to diminish these losses. But it is odd, and I'm guilty myself, how we can be so empathetic to familiar faces, like celebrities but breeze right over international tragedies.
Maybe we somehow relate more. That feeling like we kind of know them. I really don't understand the dynamic but I do get upset about those things too... for the zillionth time, that's why I don't watch the news.
Submitted by speakit on September 20, 2008 - 9:05am.
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LOL.
ok. I'm out. i need to go to do some real things because afterall I - UNLIKE ALL OF YOUS - I have a REAL LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
brb. after i clean the carpet.
Love you hos!
Pax to all affected by the plane crash.
Submitted by LA on September 20, 2008 - 10:09am.
Impertinent Vixen - I LOVE your avie! Watch for multiple Mad Men wins at the Emmys tomorrow night!
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Oh, to be Joan Holloway! My idol. I'm sure this show will win like "mad." I'm totally addicted and cannot get the Pete and Peggy drama out of my head.
man how hard it must be for the wife of the newly wed.. :((
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Submitted by Cooch.Roue on September 20, 2008 - 12:08pm.
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I think it may be against the law to use "God" and "Cunt" in the same sentence!
LoL!
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Nice catch Triscuit!
Dumb hos by the dozenz!!
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I think it may be against the law to use "God" and "Cunt" in the same sentence!
LoL!
CUNT!
Submitted by Cooch.Roue on September 20, 2008 - 12:08pm.
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Because mindless chatter is what we do! Actually, many of us have been discussing this before MK even posted about it.
I don't think mindless chatter will affect the losses or the pain. Neither will well wishes from posters on a blog, but it can't hurt.
Submitted by Cooch.Roue on September 20, 2008 - 12:08pm
Respect is a mutual thing, and it's a bit hypocritical of you to call people cunts and then asking them to respect the dead. Fuck off troll.
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Submitted by Cooch.Roue on September 20, 2008 - 9:08am.
Good God you cunts. Why don't you have a little respect and take your mindless fucking chatter to a different thread?
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We've been here quite awhile already and given our condolences. Also, this is the Saturday morning "meet-up" thread since MK hasn't posted another one, so please STFU.
I heard somewhere that Pigez wasn't as popular as he was two years ago and that people weren't going to his site as much. That's fantastic if there's any truth to it. Hopefully that prick will fade into obscurity.
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Alright, I'm going to be a callous bitch, and risk pissing off everyone, but is it wrong that I really don't feel all too torn up about DJ AM and Travis Barker? I feel bad about the pilot and his family, and all the other people, but these two, not so much. I think I'll save my sympathies for people who deserve it better like the other (deceased)victims, and the 34 people who were killed last night in Islamabad in a bombing, rather than these two drug using wastes of organic matter. I know, I'm probably going to hell, but I just can't garner any sad feelings about these two. And I am not dissing burn victims and their families at all, my prayers go out to them.
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Impertinent Vixen - I LOVE your avie! Watch for multiple Mad Men wins at the Emmys tomorrow night!
Oh, my god!! No, this is horrible, awful news! Jesus, what a terrible thing to happen, I cannot imagine how incredibly horrible going through something like this would be!
Poor DJ AM and Travis Parker, and the people who died, my heart goes out to their families and I hope, hope hope Travis & DJ AM will survive and be O.K., this is wretched news. First celeb site I click on in the morning is DListed to get my celebrity updats, and this was the first thing I saw over my bacon and eggs. God, what a tragic, horrifying thing for these men.
Submitted by LA on September 20, 2008 - 9:04am.
Off topic:
Aphid - I just looked at your auctions. If you haven't, you should go to the Velvet Margarita in Hollywood. It's a restaurant/bar, and the decor is totally Day of the Dead. It's great.
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Thanks for the tip! Can't wait to go there on my next visit to EL LAY.
Any of you guyses ever been to Douglas, Arizona? THere's this crazy ass restaurant that is owned by this husband and wife team and the husband does a dinner show in drag. But I think its more than just an act. Talk about black velvet Elvis' and other-world-ness.
Didja all know that Johnny Depp is from Douglas, AZ? About 10 years ago, it was widely rumored that he could be seen traveling to Douglas on his motorcycle from Tucson to Douglas to see his mom. I don't know if she still lives there. I haven't been there in AGES.
OT: R.I.P. to all those affected by this horrible thing.
Good God you cunts. Why don't you have a little respect and take your mindless fucking chatter to a different thread?
This accident sounds horrible. If I were religious I would pray for the victims and the families of the passengers.
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Submitted by LOVE CARROTTOP on September 20, 2008 - 9:25am.
Submitted by Chris Eccleston... on September 20, 2008 - 11:19am.
I only read Dlisted, CDAN, the Superficial and, now, Lainey. That Superficial guy and MK make me laugh til I get dizzy. A lot of my friends love Dlisted now, because of me.
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I used to read The Superficial religiously but got so tired of the 'Check out her hot tits' and 'I'd rub chocolate pudding all over her and lick it off and then bend her over my kitchen counter' blah blah blah talk.
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I dumped Superficial for the flaming poster wars that were neverending and NEVER about the topic. I also found Dlisted through Piggy's site and have never gone back there. I hate his agenda to out every gay celebrity and the sophomoric writing on the pictures. Please.
OT: Burns are horrible. The most painful thing ever. Even just placing your arm againt the iron accidentally. My sister was burned with boiling water she pulled down from a pan as a child and was horribly burned on her neck and chest. It also fucked her up emotionally and made her a bitter bitch in later life.
I hope DJ AM and Travis recover swiftly. Sad sad sad about the newlywed with a baby and the others who died. Ugh. Plane crashes are rare, thankfully, but when they happen you hear about them, very true.