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Pilot Walks Away From F-18 Crash | Wilmington News
A Marine F-18 crashed in Washington state, but pilot Major Jackson Simon walked away—bloodied but eerily calm. Former TOPGUN pilot Matthew Buckley explains that this composure stems from adrenaline, shock, and elite training designed to focus pilots solely on survival during catastrophic ejections. These events are among the most violent human experiences, with forces up to 20 Gs—and often leave pilots permanently injured or unable to fly again. Buckley breaks down the physics of a safe ejection, highlighting how body positioning can prevent life-altering injuries like broken limbs or spinal…
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