Pennant? No, Pendant. In Naval Aviation and LSO Jargon, though it is a thick cable, it’s often referred to as a “WIRE” with the target wire, No, 3 of 4 counting from the rearmost No. 1. according to the usual Fresnel Lens optical glideslope setting or that’s the way it was back in the day. And Yes, the airplane can and usually does experience an aerodynamic stall when there’s insufficient speed and lift produced to keep the jet from sinking into the drink with AB power applied. Tis the “Breaks Of Naval Air” or as so eloquently stated herein “sh*t happens.” Fortunately, it was on landing off the angle deck clear of the ship as opposed to launch off the bow. Could also have been caused by a hook failure.
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