Overview

• On March 24, 2015, Germanwings Flight 4U9525 crashed in the French Alps, killing all 150 people on board, including 16 students and two teachers from Haltern am See.
• Investigators concluded that co-pilot Andreas Lubitz deliberately crashed the plane due to severe psychological issues, raising questions about mental health protocols in aviation.
• Memorial events are being held in Haltern am See and at Le Vernet, where a golden sphere with 149 elements symbolizes the victims, excluding the co-pilot.
• Families of victims continue to pursue legal action against Lufthansa and the German government, citing failures to prevent the tragedy despite the co-pilot's known mental health issues.
• The anniversary renews discussions on aviation safety reforms and the need for stricter mental health evaluations for pilots to prevent similar tragedies.