Germanwings Crash: Tenth Anniversary Memorials Honor 150 Victims
Ceremonies in Haltern am See, Le Vernet, and other locations commemorate lives lost and spotlight ongoing discussions about aviation safety and mental health oversight.
- March 24, 2025, marks ten years since Germanwings Flight 4U9525 crashed into the French Alps, killing all 150 people on board.
- Investigators concluded that co-pilot Andreas Lubitz deliberately caused the crash due to severe mental health issues, raising questions about airline safety protocols.
- Memorial events in Haltern am See include white rose tributes at the Joseph-König-Gymnasium and city-wide moments of silence at 10:41 AM, the time of the crash.
- Families of victims gathered at the crash site in Le Vernet, where a golden sun sculpture with 149 elements honors the victims, excluding the co-pilot.
- The tragedy continues to spark dialogue on mental health screening for pilots and aviation safety, while annual ceremonies foster community healing and remembrance.
Die Zeit 
