In the first part of this compilation video the A4G pilot is standing on the brakes hoping to stop with FLYCO calling 'EJECT' which he does at the end to be rescued OK. Similarly we hear the pilot in the second video explaining what has happened so he is rescued OK with no ejection. It was calculated that IF he had ejected as the aircraft was DIVING down then he would not have survived. First cold cat (last catapult of an A4G) caused by cat crew in a hurry not carrying out all check procedures. Second cold cat cause never discovered with many replication attempts (not with an aircraft attached of course).
RAN Skyhawk A4Gs 885 & 889 Cold Catapult Ejections - 2nd 'not quite' - Both Pilots OK - Compilation