Overview
- Tiffany Harrison, identified by family, was walking her dog when the aircraft struck her on a soccer field, and her dog was not hurt.
- Harrison remains hospitalized with a broken pelvis, multiple spine fractures, and a severe leg wound that required surgery and two blood transfusions.
- The pilot, described as a man in his 60s, survived and is recovering after both he and Harrison were taken to hospitals in moderate but stable condition, according to the fire department.
- The two-seat aircraft is described as an experimental home-built model that a Compton hangar manager said is FAA‑certified and commonly flown in the region.
- Investigators are reviewing tower recordings and flight-tracking data after the pilot reported losing power, saying, “I’ve lost power, declaring an emergency… I’m going to pick a field here.”