After a pilot was critically injured in Haddam after a small plane crash on Saturday, some of the people involved return to the scene on Wednesday.
The building inspector and insurance company representatives said the home on Little Meadow Road struck by the plane is no longer livable.
It could take up to six months to address all repairs.
"A lot of memories. But it can be replaced," said Norman Hanenbaum, who lived in the damaged home.
Hanenbaum said he had been in his living room watching TV when the small plane hit just above him.
"I’ve had some sleepless nights. It could have been worse. Could have been worse. But there was a God upstairs," said Hanenbaum.
Police said the small plane, piloted by Benjamin Temple, had just taken off from nearby Goodspeed Airport when it apparently ran into some type of mechanical problem.
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Its terrifying plunge was captured on video as was the rush of people to help the pilot.
While Hanenbaum walked away unharmed, he’s now looking for a temporary apartment but is hopeful insurance will cover his costs.
"Look yourself in the mirror and be thankful for what you have. Sometimes our wants are greater than our needs. People don’t think about that. Right now my needs are just to have a roof over my head," said Hanenbaum.
Hartford Hospital said the pilot remains in critical condition.
On Saturday there were lots of people in nearby Eagle Landing State Park celebrating different events or enjoying an afternoon by the Connecticut River.
Many including a family from Middletown had no idea what was about to unfold and their split second decisions to help.
On Wednesday, Robert Martin, who shot a video which captured the plane crash, returned to the park for the first time since Saturday.
"I thought they were doing a trick for my family to see because we were the only ones in this vicinity here," said Martin.
Martin had been here taking family pictures and even snapped some of the plane taking off.
Then he quickly realized something was wrong. His brief video captured the horrifying moment.
“It is still hard to watch,” said Martin.
For Martin, the crash had signaled a time to help.
He made sure his wife and kids were okay, handed over the camera and took off running along with other people in the park.
Martin scrambled to grab a ladder and scurry up onto the roof.
"Together, me and this one gentleman, moved the plane as far as we could away from the pilot," said Martin.
A picture captured Martin climbing down after trained rescuers took over.
The son of the pilot, who was critically hurt, had a message to the Good Samaritans.
"He said he wanted to thank us for being there and able to help his father. That was reward enough for me," said Martin.
The NTSB is investigating and a preliminary report is expected soon.
