Just wonder if this particular incident is the one where - I think his name was Lt.Cmdr Russell - went off the carrier. Floated for a while and a helo's winchman went down and tried to smash the hood. He failed and the aircraft sunk. The pilot was lost.
Questions followed about wether might have banged out but for the helo hovering above.
I have no doubt someone will come up with the full details.
Sad to watch though I remember.