Pilots and Mental Illness - Due Friday, January 26th @ 11:59PM

In March of 2015, Germanwings Flight 4U9525 crashed into a side of a mountain, killing all passengers and crew. The cause of the accident has been determined to be suicide by the first officer. Upon investigation, it was determined that the first officer did have a history of mental illness.

This accident brought the questions of pilot mental health to the forefront. Please answer the following specific questions in regards to this topic:

1) What are the specific details of the Germanwings accident? Was the pilot's metal illness documented? Prior to the accident, had he ever had issues that were a result of his mental condition?

2) In addition to the Germanwings accident, find a discuss another incident/accident where the pilots mental condition was a contributing factor.

3) How is mental health currently screened for and address amongst the pilot population? Do you feel that this method is sufficient or that there is need for reform? If you feel that there is need for reform, what specific processes would address pilot mental health more efficiently?

4) Expanding on 3), look at the issue from the FAA and airline perspective. What may be some challenges for the FAA and airlines if a more liberal approach was implemented in regards to mental illness acceptability and treatment?

Please include two references in APA format along with appropriate citations.
Enjoy!