The Alps plane crash has affected many in this tragic turn of events. A handful of passengers lost their lives in this crash leaving families and friends stunned by their losses. Emotions that erupted from this lost as multitudes of people all spoke out on their thoughts on the crash.

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By: Natalie Lambert, Content Manager

In late March, it was discovered that Germanwings Flight 9525 crashed by a location near the French Alps. Out of the 150 passengers on board, none survived the plane’s abrupt crash.Directly after the accident, numerous search teams checked through the debris left behind by the plane, in order to find the second black box, along with any signs as to why the crash occurred. Bad weather inhibited the use of helicopters to further scope out bodies for recovery.

 “It’s very tragic this happened. I can’t imagine what the families must be going through,” said senior Alyssa Eatherly. After checking into the co-pilot’s search history, it was found that Andreas Lubitz had previously researched suicide methods before the crash, along with ways to receive medical treatment for depression. With this in mind, investigators are ruling this a possible intentional crash versus the accident it was believed to be. However, this theory has not been confirmed, though investigators can confirm that the plane made a deliberate path towards the mountain before the crash and the alarms on the plane were monitored and controlled to prevent panic.”It’s crazy to think you can’t even trust pilots. The people who are flying you everywhere can control what happens to you. It’s scary to think about,” says sophomore Brendan Moran.

After the second black box was discovered by a female officer attempting to find clothing samples left behind, detectives confiscated the box and will use it to gain further information on what was said up until the crash.

Until then, the 150 DNA samples are attempting to be matched to those who were on board the plane. DNA is being taken from families of the victims to assure matches, and to put the families at ease over their loved ones’ bodies being found from the wreckage.

Mourning has already begun among many who remember loved ones they have lost. A large memorial site near the closest village to the crash has been constructed for families and mourners to visit.

Investigators are still attempting to conclude a final answer on what occurred inside the plane. Listeners around the world await the final news on the crash.

“I hope they’re able to find out what happened,” says senior Meghan Blanks. “That must be the worst part-the waiting.”