pilot ejects

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to be thrown out of a fast-moving aircraft by an ejection seat

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Examples (10)

  • A fighter pilot was forced to eject after his engine failed.
  • The pilot managed to eject just seconds before the jet hit the ground.
  • During the dogfight, the enemy pilot had to eject from his damaged aircraft.
  • If a system failure occurs, the pilot will automatically eject.
  • Both pilots safely ejected from the experimental plane.
  • The brave pilot refused to eject until the plane was clear of the populated area.
  • New safety features ensure the pilot can eject even at low altitudes.
  • It's a terrifying moment when a pilot has to eject.
  • He heard the explosion and saw the pilot eject.
  • The training scenario required the pilot to eject under simulated combat conditions.