The autopsy of Charles Hew Crooks ruled the 23-year-old pilot's death was likely the result on him falling from the back of the plane while feeling ill.
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The autopsy states that the death of Charles Hew Crooks, 23, was likely the result of falling from the back of the plane while vomiting,“Based on the autopsy findings and circumstances surrounding the death, as currently understood, the cause of death is listed as multiple blunt force injuries. The manner of death is classified as accident,” the report states. Crooks sustained extensive injuries, including several broken bones and fatal internal injuries.
The other pilot told investigators that Crooks became upset about 20 minutes into the diversion, opening his side cockpit window and “may have gotten sick,” the report stated. Crooks then lowered the ramp in the back of the airplane, indicating that he felt like he was going to be sick and needed air.The report said the co-pilot “got up from his seat, removed his headset, apologized and departed the airplane via the aft ramp door.
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