Here is what "Ilan" says:
"First, my back was broken by the impact of crashing into the water."
"When all the test results were in, the ER doctor came in and told me that my back was broken, and that the orthopedist would be there shortly to explain further."
Guess he thought it was bigger deal.
http://www.avweb.com/news/features/190126-1.html
Yes, I know but I also know what Ilan said after everything settled down and that he was later able to go skiing (or was it snowboarding). His more serious issue was the golf ball sized brain tumor. It was cut out and Ilan eventually got his medical back but unfortunately the tumor came back.