The pilot hit something with the heel of his hand.

The pilot jumped back and hit lightly in the guard position.

They said the pilot hit the wrong button because they were so close together.

The pilot hit the switch and the rear ramp came whining down.

The pilot managed to slow his descent, but still hit the ground hard.

As a result the pilot lost control of his aircraft and hit the ground.

Soon the pilots hit "bingo fuel," meaning the F-16's had just enough gas to get home.

"Good luck, guys," the pilot answered as he hit the switch to pull up the ramp.

In this case the pilot successfully hit the target he was told to strike.

The pilot hit his head and was knocked cold.