10th Anniversary of Germanwings Flight 4U9525 Crash Commemorated in Europe

Memorial events in Haltern am See and Le Vernet honor the 150 victims, highlighting ongoing grief and aviation safety debates.

The crash of Germanwings Flight 4U9525 on March 24, 2015, killed 150 people, including 16 students and two teachers from Haltern am See's Joseph-König-Gymnasium.
Investigators concluded that co-pilot Andreas Lubitz deliberately caused the crash due to severe psychological issues, raising concerns about mental health oversight in aviation.
Memorial ceremonies are being held in Haltern am See, Le Vernet, and at airports in Düsseldorf and Barcelona, with moments of silence and symbolic gestures like white roses and bell tolls at 10:41 AM.
Families of victims continue to grieve deeply, with some questioning the official findings, though alternative theories have not led to reopened investigations.
The tragedy led to systemic changes in aviation safety protocols, and Lufthansa continues to support annual remembrance events for the victims’ families.