JJS wrote:

This Velocity was purchased just over one week ago and was being flown
by a co-worker and personal friend of mine. He did not build the
airplane. The pilot was picked up by a farmer, (also an acquaintance)
who saw the airplane was in trouble and went to investigate. My
friend was medi-flighted to OKC. He suffered broken ribs and severe
facial injuries, and will lose his left eye. He lost a lot of blood
and was extremely lucky to have survived.

Best wishes to your friend. Sounds like he has a long hard road to recovery
ahead of him.

Jerry