GERMANWINGS PLANE CRASH: CO-PILOT WHO PROSECUTORS BELIEVE 'WANTED TO DESTROY THE PLANE' NAMED

The Co-pilot of the Germanwings plane which crashed in the French Alps has been named.
The co-pilot has been identified as Andreas Lubitz, 28.

According to Marseille prosecutor Brice Robin, following information from the black box voice recorder, it was determined that the co-pilot was alone in the cockpit.
He intentionally decided to make a descent while the pilot was locked out.
There was absolute silence in the cockpit as the pilot fought hard to re-enter the cockpit.
The passengers were said to be unaware of what was happening until the last minute and could be heard shouting just before the crash.

Marseille prosecutor, Brice Robin further said,
"The most plausible interpretation is that the co-pilot through a voluntary act refused to open the cabin door to let the captain in. He pushed the button for a reason we don't know yet, but it appears that the reason was to destroy this plane."

The German authorities are expected to give more information about the background and private life of the co-pilot- Andreas Lubitz.

The question now is,  Was this a suicide or a terrorist action?

We will update you as the investigation  unfolds.


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