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Old 13th Dec 2018, 20:15
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The pilot has been identified by news sources as Matt 'Potzo' Pothier, a retired U.S. Navy Commander and former CAG LSO.




From a post on his wife's Facebook page, he is in good spirits and is scheduled to have T11 to T12 spinal fusion surgery at 1 pm local time (23Z) today.

As Mrs. P posted earlier:

Matt had a problem with his engine during takeoff today and had to eject from his plane. For 23 years I have dreaded getting a call like I did today. Thankfully it was Matt himself who called to tell me he was alright. He is doing ok with no life threatening injuries. He has been smiling and laughing with all of his many visitors.
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