Airlines and aviation safety regulators around the world are considering a range of measures intended to prevent another tragedy like the one witnessed in the French Alps last week when a packed Germanwings jetliner crashed with its copilot at the controls.
Germanwings Copilot Treated for ‘Suicidal Tendencies’
Key Takeaways:
- The Germanwings A320 crash, which killed all 150 on board, was intentionally caused by copilot Andreas Lubitz, who locked the captain out of the cockpit and deliberately steered the plane into the French Alps.
- Investigators uncovered that Lubitz had a history of mental health issues, including past "suicidal tendencies," which he reportedly disclosed to his training school.
- In response to the tragedy, several airlines have implemented policies requiring two crew members to be present in the cockpit at all times.
- Regulators are also considering changes to privacy laws to compel doctors to disclose medical conditions when a threat of suicide or harm to others exists.
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