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:
- A former operations manager at Melbourne Flight Training, Lauren Lide, was arrested for allegedly hacking the school's computer system.
- Lide is accused of altering and deleting maintenance records for 12 airplanes, clearing safety issues ("squawks"), and removing inspection reminders.
- Her actions potentially made unairworthy aircraft appear safe to fly, risking lives, with seven flights taking place before the hack was discovered and planes grounded.
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