A Melbourne, Florida, flight school may have unknowingly flown seven unairworthy flights after a former employee allegedly hacked into the facility’s computer system, according to police documents.
Police: Ex-Employee Hacked Flight School Computer
Key Takeaways:
- Lauren Lide, a former operations manager, was arrested for allegedly hacking Melbourne Flight Training's computer system after resigning in 2019.
- She reportedly altered and deleted maintenance records for 12 airplanes, clearing critical "squawks" and deleting inspection limitations, which police stated "could have had devastating consequences by endangering a human life."
- Seven flights reportedly occurred on the day the hack was discovered before the affected airplanes were grounded, raising concerns about their airworthiness.
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