Memorial funds have been established in order to benefit the families of “Lil” Chris Baker and Charles “Che” Still, both of whom were killed in a recent plane crash that left both Travis Barker and DJ AM seriously injured [click to read].
Baker was Barker’s personal assistant, and Still was his security guard. A statement was recently written on the website of Barker’s clothing line, Famous Stars and Straps:
“It is with the utmost sympathy and regret that the Famous Family confirms the tragic loss of two of its most beloved members.
“Lil Chris Baker and Charles ‘Che’ Still fell victim to a fatal
plane crash in South Carolina,” reads the statement. “With heavy
hearts we offer our deepest condolences to their family and friends.
They will remain in our thoughts and prayers. The Chris Baker Memorial
Fund and the Charles Still Memorial Fund have been established for the
benefit of Chris‘ and Charles‘ families. Donations may be sent to the
respective funds at the following address:
Memorial Fund
1840 South Milliken
Ontario, CA 91761.”
Currently, investigators are exploring the possibility that a blown tire was the cause of the crash. National Transportation Safety Board spokeswoman Debbie Hersman reported that investigators listening to the jet’s cockpit voice recorder heard a
sound “consistent with a tire blowout.”
The Associated Press also reported that, according to a conversation on the voice recorder recovered from the wreckage, the pilot and co-pilot said that they heard a tire burst. “The crew attempted to reject the takeoff but was unable to stop the aircraft before it departed the runway,” said Hersman.
