part of a hawaii air national guard exercise. the former navy f-18 pilot was flying as a civilian contract pilot. the military often hires contractors to simulate enemy fighters in these exercises. >> martha raddatz with us from our washington bureau tonight. and martha, what do we know about the pilot's condition tonight? >> reporter: well, pothier's scheduled to have surgery for non-life threatening injuries, but he is in great spirits, and the family thankful no one else was injured. david? >> that is good news. martha, thank you. next tonight, to the joyful scene in clear creek, west virginia, after the rescue from that abandoned coal mine. three people were reunited with their families overnight after nearly five days with no food, only mine water to drink. they allegedly went in looking for copper to then sell themselves. but they admitted they came out with regrets. >> this is the biggest lesson i've ever learned in my life, this is a life-changing experience for me. >> definitely. >> authorities say they could now face criminal charges. those charges have not been filed.