I have had several "fall through the world" events because upon exiting the cockpit I was placed significantly below my SV.
If exiting always placed you on top of the cockpit, or near it if there is something above it (hull blocks, a weapon, whatever), this would never happen (hoefully).
If exiting always placed you on top of the cockpit, or near it if there is something above it (hull blocks, a weapon, whatever), this would never happen (hoefully).