Travis Barker Crash: Smoke, Fire Killed Crew

Us Magazine - September 23, 2008 3:32 AM PDT
Story photo: Travis Barker Crash: Smoke, Fire Killed CrewTravis Barker and DJ A.M. on October 7, 2006.Us Magazine
While Travis Barker and DJ AM were critically injured in a plane crash Friday night, it cost the lives of two crew members and two other passengers.

A coroner in South Carolina, where the crash of the Learjet occurred, has determined that the pilot and co-pilot died from smoke inhalation and burns while the two passengers were killed by impact-related injuries.

Barker, the former drummer for Blink 182, and DJ AM, suffered second and third degree burns from the incident but are expected to make full recoveries. Barker has burns on his torso and lower body and DJ AM has burns on his arm and part of his head.

Shanna Moakler, who is now back with Barker, released this statement Monday:

"There are not enough words to express how thankful we are for the outpouring of love and support we have received during this very difficult time. We can only ask for prayers as we heal and mourn the loss of our dear friends who we considered part of our family. Our lives will be changed forever."

The National Transportation Safety Board has said the Learjet's black box recording device showed the crew were aware of a blown tire before the private plane crashed into an embankment on takeoff in South Carolina.

"We have been contacted by the NTSB and will cooperate fully with its investigation," Goodyear, the tire manufacturer, told TMZ.com in a statement. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims of this accident."

"It's a seriously sad situation," music producer Jermaine Dupri told Usmagazine.com after visiting Barker in the hospital. "He's doing good... but I really hate to see my friends go through this."



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  • AmandaM
    I wonder if *his man parts got burned as well. I hope he can still have sex normally. Poor guy!
    report abuseposted September 30, 2008 8:27 AM PDT
  • AmandaM
    I wonder if it man parts got burned as well. I hope he can still have sex normally. Poor guy!
    report abuseposted September 30, 2008 8:26 AM PDT
  • Freekshow
    why do people care so much when a celeb gets injured but when we see the same thing on the news happen to some nobody it doesnt matter! It may sound heartless but I DONT CARE!!
    report abuseposted September 25, 2008 5:35 AM PDT
  • carmelqueen113
    your words are like air they have no weight how you gon critisize the man then say o i hope u get better nobody deserves to go through what he went through its a sad situation and my prayers and condolences are with all parties involved
    report abuseposted September 24, 2008 11:01 PM PDT
  • cherbear
    Barker seems to be a real freak of nature & some of his clan are also as well. Although they may be white trash, party animals, unwashed, drug/alcohol, tattooed & pierced folk, the deaths ARE tragic & I have to wish the survivors all the best.
    report abuseposted September 24, 2008 5:24 PM PDT
  • greatness
    get well soon!
    report abuseposted September 24, 2008 2:08 PM PDT
  • leila c
    wow i hope everything gets better and her recovers soon
    report abuseposted September 24, 2008 12:07 PM PDT
  • kayceekaylaw
    omfg how dare you guys not have a heart the people will suffer from this for the rest of there live you guys parents need to be put in jail for child neglect if they dint teach you to hve even a little simpothey for the lives lost and blessed in this horrible crash for GOD sake!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    report abuseposted September 23, 2008 5:19 PM PDT
  • hao
    They are handsome and somebody saw their profiles on a dating site ~~~~***Cougarkiss***~~^*C O M, there the rich sugarmommies seeking young handsome sugarbaby.
    report abuseposted September 23, 2008 5:05 PM PDT
  • Girlygirl
    I AM A BALDING TOOTHLESS HILLBILLY FROM THE SOUTH WHO LIVES IN A DIRTY TRAILOR WITH MY WIFE WHO IS ALSO MY FIRST COUSIN
    report abuseposted September 23, 2008 2:58 PM PDT
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