Travis Barker plane crash

The Travis Barker plane crash refers to the September 19, 2008 Learjet 60 crash in Columbia, South Carolina, in which Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and music producer Adam “DJ AM” Goldstein survived while four other people died.

The Travis Barker plane crash refers to the September 19, 2008 crash of a Learjet 60 in Columbia, South Carolina. Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and music producer Adam 'DJ AM' Goldstein survived while four other people died. Barker suffered severe burns and later wrote and spoke publicly about the physical and psychological aftermath.

Crash

The crash occurred during takeoff from Columbia Metropolitan Airport on September 19, 2008. The aircraft was a Learjet 60 operated by Global Exec Aviation. Reports indicate that a tire burst during takeoff, leading the pilots to attempt an abort at high speed. The aircraft overran the runway and erupted in flames.

Casualties and survivors

Four of the six people on board died in the crash: the two pilots, Barker's assistant Chris Baker, and security guard Charles Still. Travis Barker and Adam 'DJ AM' Goldstein were the only survivors and suffered critical injuries.

Injuries and recovery

Barker suffered severe burns and underwent extensive medical treatment, including multiple surgeries and skin grafts. Later interviews and biographies describe lasting physical and psychological effects.

Aftermath

The crash became a major event in Barker’s public life. He has spoken about survivor's guilt and fear of flying. Goldstein died less than a year later from a drug overdose, a fact often noted in retrospectives.