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A North Carolina pilot who mysteriously fell from a small aircraft, after he'd opened a hatch to throw up during a turbulent emergency landing, has had his death ruled an accident, officials say.

Charles Hew Crooks, 23, opened his side cockpit window at 3,500ft and 'may have gotten sick', before 'getting up from his seat, removing his headset, apologizing and departing the plane.'