Thanks to Flynet (I’m enroute from FRA to home in the states), I’m seeing German newspaper Bild Am Sonntag is reporting that the Copilot who crashed Germanwings flight 9525 may have been suffering with a detached retina, which may have led to the depression that he was said to be dealing with.
German media is also reporting that investigators had found a number of medications in his apartment that are used for the treatment of depression and that he had been treated by a number of psychiatrists and neurologists.
In these same reports, Police are said to have found notes written by the copilot that suggest evidence of ‘Severe Overstress Syndrome’.
It also appears that the identity of 50 victims has been established. Investigators are using DNA samples taken from family members of the victims in order to establish their identity.
State Prosecutors in Dusseldorf are expected to provide updates at some point on Monday.
I really like your articles and photos but I think that in this one you did not have to mention Flynet at the beginning.
I understand your perspective. I apologize if it may have offended you.
Is it me or the doctor who knew about it and covered it up by using the lame “medical confidentiality” excuse should go to jail? Your patient is a pilot, he’s losing his sight and he is nuts – well, I can’t share it because it’s confidential? How about his parents? He lived with them and they also clearly covered this up…
Good point, I’m not sure how Germany’s privacy policies work especially in a case where an employer should be notified since it impacts an individuals ability to do their job and puts the safety of others at risk.