TRAVIS BARKER CRASH: SMOKE, FIRE KILLED CREWWhile 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." Usmagazine |
