just saw this on twitter.

AMBER ALERT for CLE baby;Investigators find Medical Leave Note in home of German co-pilot accused of crashing jetliner in French Alps on WHK

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Posted by Sparkplug#1

Member since May 2013

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Posted on 3/27/15 at 7:29 am to GetCocky11

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The guy was mentally ill and crashed the plane. Outside of the US, the 2 person cockpit rule does not exist. So, the co-pilot was able to be alone and do the override lock on the door, preventing anybody from entering. The way they design those doors, not even a grenade can get through.

Maybe AA didn't get the memo, cause I see pilots leave the cockpit and then there is only one person flying or watching the autopilot

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Posted by Mystery

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Posted on 3/27/15 at 7:37 am to Sparkplug#1

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Maybe AA didn't get the memo, cause I see pilots leave the cockpit and then there is only one person flying or watching the autopilot

No, It is a law in America since 9/11.

If one leaves the cockpit, one of the stewardess comes in.

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Posted by Sparkplug#1

Member since May 2013

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Posted on 3/27/15 at 7:45 am to Mystery

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No, It is a law in America since 9/11.

Not everyone follows the law. I've witnessed AA not following that law, on several occasions. I've even taken pics of them moving the beverage cart in front of the cockpit door, while it was open, when the pilot went to the head. I was scolded and told not to take pics. I guess, like me, they think a beverage cart blocking the door is ridiculous as well.

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Posted by yankeeundercover

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Member since Jan 2010

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Posted on 3/27/15 at 8:18 am to LesMiles BFF

I heard this on my way to BR yesterday. They said they could hear the copilot breathing but couldn't raise him on the comm's.

Definitely made it sound intentional.