Originally Posted by
RoyHudd
Does the possibility of a 3rd event, similar to the Air Botswana Embraer 190 and the GermanWings A320 exist?
And if so, what can prevent it?
I think every serious airline company need to have internal examination system to prevent from flying people with mental problems.
1. Before they hire someone should send him (or her) to own* clinic for medical set of tests.
2. Should be a clear list of a diseases which disqualify from being hired as a pilot (and IMO clinical depression should be on that list)
3. Verdict should be simply 'yes' or 'not'.
4. +Periodic inspections (once a year)
* - (i mean the doctors know for what kind of company examination is proceeded)