mooneygirl Posted July 11, 2014 Report Posted July 11, 2014 We believe this is a Mooney that was on its way to Don Maxwell's shop. Prayers needed for all involved. A central Indiana fire chief says a pilot was killed and a passenger critically injured when a single-engine airplane lost power after takeoff and clipped two homes before crashing. Greenwood Fire Chief James Sipes says no one on the ground was injured when the plane crashed about 2:20 p.m. Friday. He says the names of the victims were being withheld. Sipes said fire crews were a block away and saw the plane clip one house, strike a fence and then clip a second house. He says witnesses helped the passenger escape. Sipes says the plane caught fire, but it was quickly put out. He says the two houses had minor damage. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating. The crash occurred near Greenwood Municipal Airport, 12 miles south of Indianapolis. http://wane.com/2014/07/11/pilot-killed-3-hurt-in-indianapolis-area-plane-crash/ Quote
mooneygirl Posted July 11, 2014 Author Report Posted July 11, 2014 Mooney M20M TLS, N72FG: Accident occurred July 11, 2014 near Greenwood Municipal Airport (KHFY), Indiana Police: Pilot killed, passenger serious injured William M. Gilliland: http://registry.faa.gov/N72FG https://www.flickr.com/photo GREENWOOD, Ind. - The pilot of a private plane was killed and a passenger was injured Friday when the plane crashed into two homes near the Greenwood airport. The plane went down on Patterson Street, just north of Main Street, and burned in the back yard of the second home that was struck. The plane went down about 2:15 p.m., scraping the top of a house before hitting the back of a second home and bursting into flames. The pilot was pronounced dead at the scene. Neighbors were able to pull the a second pilot from the plane as it burned. That person was taken to Methodist Hospital. Information about that person's condition wasn't immediately released, but the injuries were believed to be serious. A couple of residents reported they were slightly injured by some downed power lines, but officials said they are not seriously hurt. The plane apparently lost power shortly after takeoff at Greenwood Municipal Airport, which is just west of Interstate 65 and south of County Line Road. Police said the plane was en route to another state for an inspection. The identities of the victims weren't immediately released. Quote
KSMooniac Posted July 11, 2014 Report Posted July 11, 2014 More coverage here with video: http://wishtv.com/2014/07/11/crews-respond-to-report-of-aircraft-accident-in-greenwood/ The 2nd pilot is a well known Mooney CFII and a member here. Prayers are needed for all involved! Quote
N601RX Posted July 11, 2014 Report Posted July 11, 2014 More coverage here with video: http://wishtv.com/2014/07/11/crews-respond-to-report-of-aircraft-accident-in-greenwood/ The 2nd pilot is a well known Mooney CFII and a member here. Prayers are needed for all involved! With the post he made yesterday, it isn't to hard to figure out who that is. Hope he has a speedy recovery. Quote
fantom Posted July 11, 2014 Report Posted July 11, 2014 :( He was privately bragging to me yesterday that he had over 200 instructional hours already logged this year. Damn shame! Hang in there dear friend. Quote
KSMooniac Posted July 11, 2014 Report Posted July 11, 2014 It is a terrible situation. The newsies reported he was in critical condition, and I can imagine there are strong probabilities of blunt-force injuries as well as burns. I'm nearly nauseous just worrying about him and Bill's family. Quote
N601RX Posted July 11, 2014 Report Posted July 11, 2014 The body can recover from a lot of trauma. I have a family member who was hit by a car and had the entire frontal lobe of his brain removed. The doc wanted the wife to pull the plug, but she refused. That was 2 years ago and it was a very long road for him, but today he can walk, carry on a normal conversation and take care of himself. Quote
fantom Posted July 11, 2014 Report Posted July 11, 2014 The photo's look very bad. This hits home very hard. Scott....if and when you can, let us know what hospital he's at. Quote
mooneygirl Posted July 11, 2014 Author Report Posted July 11, 2014 I am just off the phone with Mike Elliott's wife. He is in surgery now at Methodist hospital in Indianapolis. After the crash, he was pulled out of the wreckage. He was coherent and could feel all his extremities. He does have a punctured lung and many broken bones. He may have an injury to his stomach. He is in exploratory surgery now and in critical condition. Alice asked that I post this. I told her to let Mike know that we are all praying for him and lifting up Bill, and Bill's family. 1 Quote
mooneygirl Posted July 11, 2014 Author Report Posted July 11, 2014 Alice did say that they sounded optimistic Mike would recover. I will try to keep this board updated. Alice is trying to get from FL to Indy to be with him. 11 Quote
fantom Posted July 11, 2014 Report Posted July 11, 2014 Thanks, Jolie. Please give Alice our best wishes and most sincere prayers. 1 Quote
cliffy Posted July 11, 2014 Report Posted July 11, 2014 Didn't know him but hope he has a strong recovery. Best Wishes to him and his family. 1 Quote
Parker_Woodruff Posted July 11, 2014 Report Posted July 11, 2014 Prayers for families and Mike's recovery. 2 Quote
Jeev Posted July 11, 2014 Report Posted July 11, 2014 This is absolutely terrible and heartbreaking.... I just spoke with Mike yesterday and he was telling me about this flight, I was planning on starting my commercial with him when he got back to FL. From what I have read about him and through our brief conversations he seems like a wonderful person and an amazing pilot. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. Quote
mooneygirl Posted July 11, 2014 Author Report Posted July 11, 2014 Mike is out of surgery and is in stable condition. 18 Quote
fantom Posted July 12, 2014 Report Posted July 12, 2014 Indiana University Hospital 1710 North Senate Blvd. Indianapolis. IN 46202 Room 4202 No flowers, candy of other goodies. Only stuffed animals. Doctor is with him now. Prayers are helping. Ecclesiastes 1:2Teacher: Life is fleeting, like a passing mist. It is like trying to catch hold of a breath; All vanishes like a vapor; everything is a great vanity. 6 Quote
mooneyflyer Posted July 12, 2014 Report Posted July 12, 2014 Prayers Mike, for a full and speedy recovery! Quote
jnisley Posted July 12, 2014 Report Posted July 12, 2014 Our thoughts and prayers are with all involved! Quote
N601RX Posted July 12, 2014 Report Posted July 12, 2014 It appears the owner was a member here also. http://mooneyspace.com/user/8747-bxg007/ Quote
mooneygirl Posted July 12, 2014 Author Report Posted July 12, 2014 Yes Bill was a MooneySpace member too. Our hearts our so heavy for his family. Rest in peace and tail winds Bill. Quote
Mooneymite Posted July 12, 2014 Report Posted July 12, 2014 Sad news. Our thoughts and prayers for all involved. Quote
Robert C. Posted July 12, 2014 Report Posted July 12, 2014 The kind of time that words fail me. Bill and Mike...you and your families are in our hearts and minds. Robert Quote
tonyk628 Posted July 12, 2014 Report Posted July 12, 2014 Prayers for everyone. Hang in there Mike, give em hell and here's to a full and speedy recovery! Quote
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