What was the cause of the Germanwings Flight 9525 crash?

It was Germanwings’ first fatal crash in the 18-year history of the company. The crash was deliberately caused by the co-pilot, Andreas Lubitz, who had previously been treated for suicidal tendencies and declared “unfit to work” by his doctor.

What changed after Germanwings?

BERLIN (Reuters) – Three years after the Germanwings crash in which a pilot deliberately flew a jet into a mountainside, the European Commission has adopted new rules on pilot mental health requiring airlines for the first time to carry out a psychological assessment of pilots before they hire them.

What happened Germanwings?

Andreas Lubitz, the young co-pilot who deliberately crashed a Germanwings airliner into the French Alps on 24 March 2015, killing himself and 149 other people, started flying as a teenager.

Why did Germanwings change name?

Lufthansa, the owner of Germanwings – it now trades under the name Eurowings – as with many other airlines, changed their rules so that two crew members must be on the flight deck at all times “as a precautionary measure”.

Is Eurowings a safe airline?

Eurowings is Certified as a 3-Star Low-Cost Airline for the quality of its airport and onboard product and staff service. Product rating includes cabin comfort, baggage / seat charges, buy onboard food & beverages, cabin cleanliness, and service rating covers cabin and ground staff.

What can we learn from Germanwings Flight 9525 tragedy?

The tragedy of Germanwings Flight 9525 reminded everyone in aviation that the medical and psychological conditions of flight crews, if not detected, can lead to a catastrophic outcome. The EU responded by taking swift action to mobilise the aviation community and work towards ensuring that such a tragic event does not happen again.

What really happened to Flight 9525?

The Real Story of Germanwings Flight 9525. One year after a young pilot crashed a German airliner into the remote French Alps—a suicide and mass homicide that transfixed and horrified the world—Joshua Hammer investigates what really happened that day.

What happened to the GermanWings plane crash 2015?

The flight was operated by Germanwings, a low-cost carrier owned by the German airline Lufthansa. On 24 March 2015, the aircraft, an Airbus A320-211, crashed 100 kilometres (62 mi) north-west of Nice in the French Alps. All 144 passengers and six crew members were killed.

When did Lufthansa switch from Germanwings to Germanwings?

It made its first flight on 29 November 1990 and was delivered to Lufthansa on 5 February 1991. The aircraft was leased to Germanwings from 1 June 2003 until mid-2004, then returned to Lufthansa on 22 July 2004 and remained with the airline until it was transferred to Germanwings again on 31 January 2014.