The families of victims killed when a Germanwings copilot deliberately crashed an airliner in the French Alps are suing the U.S. flight school that trained him, claiming it failed to properly screen his medical background.
Families of Victims Killed in Germanwings Crash Sue U.S. Flight School
Key Takeaways:
- Families of victims from Germanwings Flight 9525 are suing the U.S. flight school that trained copilot Andreas Lubitz, who deliberately crashed the plane.
- The lawsuit alleges the flight school, owned by Lufthansa, failed to properly screen Lubitz's medical background, despite his known history of severe depression and mental instability.
- Lubitz had previously been suspended for depression treatment and had his pilot medical certificate applications rejected multiple times by German authorities due to his condition.
Key takeaways sponsored by Aviator Pro | Start Your Training ->
See a mistake? Contact us.
