Just checked the RW diagram and 18/36 is 8000 x 200 and 11/29 is 7500 x 300. Holy crap are those some wide runways. I cannot remember seeing them when stationed there, but that is huge. The article said the brakes failed according to the pilot. I am in no way questioning a Navy pilot, but I wonder at what point you realize the brakes are not working and make the decision to 1, go around or 2, decide to eject. Like you said, good thing he is okay.
See Attachment.......Runway Picture....Crap that did not work. Go to:
KNZY - This should work