Overview
- Relatives identified the pedestrian as Tiffany Harrison, who is deaf, and said she was struck while walking her dog on a soccer field at Heartwell Park on Oct. 21.
- Her sister said Harrison sustained multiple spinal fractures, a broken pelvis, and a serious leg wound that required surgery and two blood transfusions; she remains hospitalized.
- The pilot, described as in his 60s, was helped from the downed aircraft and is recovering, according to local reports and officials.
- Witnesses and airport associates said the plane appeared to be a home-built two-seater linked to the Compton/Woodley Airport community; Harrison’s dog was not injured.
- Radio audio cited in local coverage captured the pilot declaring a loss of power and preparing to land in a field, and authorities say the investigation into the cause continues.