On a preventative note is it correct that the Swiss centre is the only other privatised ATCC in Europe, and did I hear that there was only one controller on the radar. Let that be stern warning to anyone still prepared to undertake both Tactical and Planner roles at LACC against the regulations - and management, lets hope this tragic event will prevent you from ever considering single manning of night shifts as a solution to our desperate staffing situation.
I feel as much for the families as the controller involved, a terrible tradgedy and one which we have to agree could have been prevented and MUST not be allowed to happen again. Whatever the issue, voice your opinions through all available channels and do not allow your concerns over safety to be brushed asside, we need the system to be as safe as possible.