I can't speak for other carriers however we have a crash axe located behind the CAPT .I know what I would be using in such an event.I understand in the USA a member of the cabin crew sits in if the pilot or co-pilot leave the cockpit. However I think realistically there would be little they could do if the pilot or co-pilot were intentionally crashing the plane.
I tracked down every article on every site that I could find. It seems they are all the same article, just a copy/paste job, except the one lauding this act in Arabic (I presume it's Arabic). I may think it possible he was a terrorist, but I need a bit more information before it's proven, one way or the other.
Looking at the bottom of the box, seems to be a little heavy. My first thought was a pet! Did they find a deceased animal in his home. I looks like the biohazard bag that my dog was in when we brought him home to bury him after we had to put him to sleep. [emoji22] mooThat red thing (robe/blanket/rug) showing in the evidence box is curious. jmo Why did they have to show that red thing? gah...probably nothing. Can't wait for the evidence.
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...t-devastating-consequences.html#ixzz3VYncTU3L
http://www.theguardian.com/world/20...lot-andreas-lubitzs-background-under-scrutiny
Citing police sources, Bild said the investigation is examining whether Lubitz had been suffering from a “personal life crisis”. He is said to have had a relationship crisis with his girlfriend and to have suffered emotional problems. The local Westerwälder newspaper said Lubitz and his girlfriend had been together for seven years and were living in a flat in Düsseldorf.
My goodness are they short on pilots there or did they not want to hurt his feelings and tell him to find another job. wth 1 1/2 years in treatment and they still let him fly.?
It is astounding, isn't it? Perhaps they are not allowed to discriminate because of mental issues? But come on, people. This was someone you gave the responsibility of hundreds of lives ... up in the air ... no running away was possible for the victims ... no hiding was possible for the victims ... no protecting themselves was possible at all.
Surely ground duties would have been more appropriate.
The pilot used an axe to try to get into the cockpit
http://www.news.com.au/travel/trave...t-andreas-lubitz/story-fnizu68q-1227280471225
AS police made a significant discovery at Germanwings co-pilot Andreas Lubitzs home, reports emerged of how the captain used an axe to try and get back into the cockpit.
German daily Bild cited security sources saying the captain, Patrick Sonderheimer, tried using an axe to break down the cockpits armoured door.
This could not be immediately confirmed, but a spokesman for Germanwings confirmed to AFP that an axe was on board the aircraft.
Such a tool is part of the safety equipment of an A320, the spokesman told Bild.
The news comes after Lubitz reportedly suffered a major breakdown following a recent relationship breakdown.
According to The Telegraph in the UK, Lubitz was engaged to be married next year, but had recently broken up with his fiancee. It is understood that the 28-year-old was struggling to cope after the relationship failed.
The theory emerged hours after The Guardian reported Lubitz stopped his training to be a pilot six years ago because he was suffering from psychological problems.
The report, quoted from German daily Bild, said the Lufthansa flight school in Phoenix designated Lubitz at the time as not suitable for flying.
Germanwings/Lufthansa are going to be sued for substantial damages by the victims families since they allowed him to fly in my opinion.