Make of it what you will, but I've followed Dan Gryder for a long time and find him credible on aviation issues. He seems to believe the pilot suffered a jab reaction.
Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0G9sthn8bU
Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBVSvuRMiUE
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