Travis Barker Sues Plane Company Over September Crash: Report

J-Banks · 11-21-2008, 11:43 PM

Travis Barker Sues Plane Company Over September Crash: Report

Drummer, along with late bodyguard's mom, also cites jet-charter company and Goodyear in the suit.

Former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker is suing Bombardier Inc., a Canadian Aerospace conglomerate and makers of the Learjet; Clay Lacy Aviation, a jet-charter company; and Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for monetary damages stemming from a South Carolina plane crash he survived in September, according to TMZ.com.

The crash resulted in the deaths of four of the plane's six occupants, including Barker bodyguard Charles "Che" Still, whose mother, Thelma Martin Still, filed suit in L.A. County Superior Court alongside the drummer. DJ AM was the crash's only other survivor.

A federal inquiry into the crash two months ago led investigators to conclude that a blown tire could have contributed to the incident. The suspicions were reportedly confirmed by a sound on the cockpit voice recorder, which was deemed "consistent with a tire blowout."

In the suit, Barker claims the parts, and therefore the plane itself, were defective.

"Its landing gear, tires, wheels, brakes, reverse-thrust system, squat switches and component parts were not airworthy," the lawsuit reads, according to TMZ. "One or more of the tires failed, leaving tire debris and portions of airplane components along the 8,600-foot runway."

Audiotapes from the incident filled in more detail, showcasing an increasingly distressed pilot trying desperately to abort the takeoff. According to TMZ, Barker's suit alleges that the pilots committed gross negligence in trying to abort the takeoff.

"The pilots' decision was a breach of their duty owed to the passengers onboard and was a substantial factor in causing the crash and resultant injuries and deaths," the suit reads, according to the Web site.

Barker is suing for "pain and suffering, psychological and emotional distress and disfigurement and pre-impact fear of death and burning."

Barker made his first televised appearance since the crash on "Total Finale Live," during which he spoke about the challenges he's faced since suffering extensive second- and third-degree burns as a result of the incident.

Source: MTV

New West Order · 11-21-2008, 11:44 PM

ns_diplomat · 11-22-2008, 12:29 AM

............i dont know what to say

T.Giddy · 11-22-2008, 01:15 AM

i actually agree with Barker. this guy was actually the type of person who was scared of flying, then this fucken plane just crashes and travis miraculously survives while his best friends die! of course he should sue them. every plane should be inspected to make sure everything works perfectly

26shotz · 11-22-2008, 01:47 AM

I really hate Travis Barker

RodKnee · 11-22-2008, 04:21 AM

Dickhead. Accidents happen. I hope he loses. He just need to be thankful he's alive. Money grabbing ho

GMNRecordsCT3 · 11-22-2008, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJG-Unit

i actually agree with Barker. this guy was actually the type of person who was scared of flying, then this fucken plane just crashes and travis miraculously survives while his best friends die! of course he should sue them. every plane should be inspected to make sure everything works perfectly

cosizzle...

YoungChungyBoyz · 11-22-2008, 11:03 AM

lol dude should just be lucky to be alive, he should just try n get some compo thru injury claims or sumthin!

MostWanted00 · 11-22-2008, 01:18 PM

at some of the silly comments in here, he flew in a plane which wasnt airworthy, and nearly died and was in hospital for a month, he deserves to take every dollar the company has,

..: Hunter :.. · 11-22-2008, 02:13 PM

I know people sue for anything over in the US, but this is most definetely worthy of a lawsuit. Every single person posting in here would do the very same, including me.

Ezzid · 11-23-2008, 06:32 AM

propzzz.....

RodKnee · 11-23-2008, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Ezzid

propzzz.....

You bastard. You douchebag

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RodKnee Dr. Pussy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Catsville Posts: 2,031 Repped: 661 Repped 322 Times in 180 Posts Neg Reps: 65 Neg Repped at 25 Times in 23 Posts	Dickhead. Accidents happen. I hope he loses. He just need to be thankful he's alive. Money grabbing ho

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MostWanted00 Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: U.K Posts: 347 Repped: 16 Repped 117 Times in 19 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 1 Time in 1 Post	at some of the silly comments in here, he flew in a plane which wasnt airworthy, and nearly died and was in hospital for a month, he deserves to take every dollar the company has,

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