Air Show Attendees Comment About Fatal Accident on Facebook

Immediately after a wing walker fell 200 feet Sunday afternoon at the when a stunt went awry, scores of comments were left on the event's Facebook page to express shock and sadness. Many of the posters witnessed .

The Selfridge Air Show and Open House Facebook page stated that about 1:30 p.m. Sunday, wing walker Green was flying on John Mohr's Stearman biplane "when he fell off the plane as he attempted to transfer from his aircraft to a helicopter. He fell about 200 feet to the ground."

Here are some of the comments left on the Facebook page.

• Jessica Hadden: "That is so sad!!! Yesterday was our 1st time attending the Air show event and we were completely AWESTRUCK by this man! Prayers go out to his family!!"
• Tammy Harvey-Weaver: "Our family was there & witnessed this tragic accident. Our prayers go out to todd green & his family."
• Tim Board: "Just to clear a few things up. 1. They always do 3 passes no matter what. 2. He has successfully completed other stunts without the use of any straps. 3. He was an adult who new the risks of being a stuntman. Now people can stop being a Monday Morning Quarterback. I just talked to him yesterday and I wasn't able to make it there today due to work commitments. His family and friends need prayers and support now."
• Bill Mattocks: "We were there and witnessed it also. We left as others have said, being unable to enjoy ourselves after seeing such a heartbreaking thing right in front of our eyes. Our prayers also for him and his family. So sad."

• Carolyn Cage: "Our thoughts & prayers go out to Todd's family in this tough and tragic time."

• Alex Kendzior: "So very sad, I was supposed to hold the ribbon for Skip Stewart, and I was right under the air boss when it happened, my prayers go out to his family."
  
• Kell Kleist: "thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family and also to john mohr"
• Roger Claypool: "Todd was a professional and loves what he did. He would have wanted the show to go on, and did expect a moment of silence. He was a professional and showman in every respect. RIP Todd."
• Bri Tennenbaum: "very very sad"
• Beth Arcese Mazzie Bryer: "Very sad. I was there with my family. My heart sunk and I was sick to my stomach. I was following the plane with my camera and watched all the passes up close with my big lens and have a very unfortunate picture that I will be deleting. It was horrifying and sad. My daughter nearly cried and keeps talking about it. I kinda didn't want to stay but felt it was kinda disrespectful to leave. If that makes sense. My guess is that people like Todd are risk takers and would have wanted the show to go on. I am saddened, but will attend the next airshow. My dad who passed away a few years ago was a Vietnam Vet and was very patriotic so being at the base makes me feel closer to him and I am very proud of our service men and women. I am keeping hope and faith for a good outcome for Todd and his family. I will stay positive until I hear something official."
• Jeff King "Saw it happen today. Just terrible..."

On the Macomb Patch Facebook page, two people said they witnessed the tragic accident.

• Gina McKay Ciaramitaro "That was the worst thing I have witnessed, and can't get that aweful picture out of my mind."
• Shirley Jack Pharris "My family and I were there! It was the most horrific thing I have ever witnessed! My heart goes out to his family!"