Eject?
The pilot has been released from the spinal unit and gone home. He is "sore"
The fact he chose to ride it in, was mostly because areas of population were in the immediate vicinity. One field was available. He took it.
A personal choice that was taken by a very experienced current fast jet driver. And, they are around to tell the tale.
It's all very simple to argue "the book says", but when it's you there, it's your call.
Similar to the Gnat forced landing near North Weald a few years back.
Conurbation was also a big factor there.