Travis Barker and DJ AM survive deadly Learjet crash in South Carolina

On 19 September 2008, a Learjet carrying six people crashed after taking off from Columbia Metropolitan Airport in South Carolina. The plane had been bound for Van Nuys, California, after a performance. It overran the runway, and a tyre failure was reported as part of the sequence of events.

Two people survived with severe burns: Travis Barker, the drummer of the rock band Blink-182, and Adam Goldstein, the DJ known as DJ AM. Four others died, including two members of the pair's entourage and the two pilots.

The crash was a turning point for Barker. He spent weeks in hospital, underwent many surgeries and developed a long-running dependence on prescription painkillers, as well as a fear of flying. Goldstein died in 2009.

Barker later spoke often about recovery and sobriety, and he took up running and a healthier lifestyle. That history is why his later health decisions, including giving up marijuana after a diagnosis, are often seen against the backdrop of the crash.