Travis Barker and DJ AM suffered second- and third-degree burns in Friday night's jet crash, but both are expected to make a full recovery, doctors at the Joseph M. Still Burn Center in Augusta, Georgia, announced in a press conference Sunday morning (September 21).
Barker has burns on his torso and lower body, and AM has burns on a portion of his head and arm, but neither sustained any other injuries from the crash. Both are currently in "critical but stable" condition.
"I think these patients are going to make a full recovery," Dr. Fred Mullins, the Still Center's medical director told reporters. "Anybody who can survive a plane crash is very lucky."
During the press conference, Mullins also read a statement from Barker's and AM's families.
"The families wish to thank fans all over the world for their prayers and concern. Deepest sympathy is expressed to the loved ones who perished in the crash," the statement read. "As the two recuperate and mourn this loss, privacy for them, their families and friends is requested at this time."
According to air traffic controllers, the plane, which never left the ground, was seen shooting sparks. It skidded off the end of the runway, crashed through a fence, and crossed a roadway before ending up in a ditch where it burst into flames.
Witnesses say two men - Barker and AM - both on fire, were seen escaping the plane. Once outside, the two men patted each other down to extinguish the flames. Three men and a woman were confirmed dead inside the plane.
Lexington County Deputy Coroner Brian Setree, speaking to MTV news, confirmed the dead as Barker’s assistant, Chris “Little Chris” Baker, 29, Barker’s security guard, Charles Still, 25, the plane’s pilot, Sarah Lemmon, 31, and her co-pilot, James Bland, 52. They were all California residents.
I am hearing that Travis hates to fly and the only reason they took the private jet was becasue Barker's assistant Chris " Little Chris " Barker's wife was in labor and they were attempting to get him to her for the birth of his baby.
Sad, Very sad.... I will keep you posted.
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