Travis Barker And DJ AM Injured In Fatal Plane Crash

Just hours after performing a free show in the streets for thousands of college students, former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and DJ AM were critically injured in a fiery Learjet crash that killed four people on take off in Columbia, South Carolina.

Barker and DJ AM, whose actual name is Adam Goldstein, both suffered second- and third-degree burns in the crash are are being treated at the burn center in Augusta, GA.  The crash claimed the lives of four people at the scene: pilot Sarah Lemmon, 31, of Anaheim Hills, Calif.; co-pilot James Bland, 52, of Carlsbad, Calif.; security guard Charles Still, 25, of Los Angeles; and Barker’s assistant Chris Baker, 29, also of Los Angeles..  According to reports shortly after midnight on Friday the Learjet, during take off hurtled off the end of a runway and came to rest a quarter-mile (400 meters) away on an embankment across a five-lane highway, engulfed in flames.

The jet was just over one year old and chartered from Global Executive Aviation in Long Beach, Calif., according to Columbia Metropolitan Airport spokesperson Lynne Douglas:

“The crash was the result of an overrun on its flight to Van Nuys [Calif.],” says Douglas, who attended a National Transportation Safety Board press conference Saturday afternoon in Columbia. “The NTSB is gathering information and fact finding to learn what happened in this tragedy.”

Both men 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.

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.”

Barker’s children Landon, 4, and Alabama, 2 with ex-wife Shanna Moakler have yet to be told about the incident.

The children’s Grandmother, Shanna’s mom Gail Moakler told PEOPLE:

“Shanna flew out this morning, and I am going to L.A. to be with the children so that she can devote time to Travis.

“We’re waiting a bit to see what God brings”

“Shanna spoke to Travis last night. He was defiant after the accident and didn’t want to be lifted in a helicopter, but rather an ambulance, so they had to knock him out.”

“There’s still love between them.  They may be divorced, but they’re still very close. She spends a lot of time with him. Their priorities are their kids.”

DJ AM’s brother-in-law told PEOPLE:

“We’re in shock. Nobody expects something like this. We’re waiting to hear more.

The whole thing is crazy,” “We’re thankful that he made it. And we feel horrible about those who didn’t. It’s just awful.”

“He flies all the time,” says Long. “A lot of people know his story. He’s pulled through a lot of things in the past.”

A statement was also issued by the Pure Management Group’s vice-president of entertainment, Michael Greco saying:

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to both Adam and Travis. The PMG family is deeply saddened by the news of this unfortunate event and we wish Adam and Travis a speedy recovery and send our sincere condolences to the families who lost loved ones.”

Below is a picture of the plane after the crash.  It’s amazing that anyone survived this.

Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone involved with this awful tragedy.