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Description: When we get on board an aircraft, few of us give a second thought to the mental health of the people in the cockpit. The crash of Germanwings Flight 9525 changed that. 150 people, including two Australians, were killed when their Airbus A320 crashed into the French Alps in 2015. Germanwings co-pilot Andreas Lubitz had long suffered from depression and had reportedly visited more than a dozen different doctors seeking help before he deliberately downed his plane. In this investigation, Alex Cullen reveals it’s not the first time a suicidal pilot has committed mass murder and asks why lessons weren’t learned from previous deliberate crashes. This story originally aired in 2015. If this story has raised issues for you or you are concerned about someone you know, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For further information about depression contact Beyond Blue on 1300224636 or talk to your GP, local health professional or someone you trust. Subscribe to 7NEWS Spotlight for the latest video » 7news.link/SpotlightSubscribe Connect with 7NEWS Spotlight online Visit » 7news.com.au/spotlight 7NEWS Spotlight Podcast » smarturl.it/7NewsSpotlight Facebook » facebook.com/7newsSpotlight Twitter » twitter.com/7newsSpotlight Instagram » instagram.com/7newsSpotlight 7NEWS combines the trusted and powerful news brands including Sunrise, The Morning Show, The Latest, and 7NEWS.com.au, delivering unique, engaging and continuous coverage on the issues that matter most to Australians. Watch 7NEWS nightly at 6pm and weekdays at 11:30am and 4pm on Channel 7 and 7plus.