Boeing Whistleblower John Barnett Found Dead Amid Depositions Against Plane Company
Boeing whistleblower John Barnett Found Dead Amid Depositions Against Plane Company
A prominent Boeing whistleblower - a former quality manager who raised concerns about manufacturing practices at the company's 787 - has been found dead amid depositions against the plane company. John Barnett, 51, was found dead at his home in Washington state on March 27, according to his family.
Barnett had raised concerns about manufacturing practices at the company's 787, and his death comes amid a series of legal challenges against the plane company.
In 2019, Barnett raised concerns about manufacturing practices at Boeing's 787 plant in South Carolina. He alleged that Boeing was not following its own quality-control procedures and that the company was putting profits ahead of safety. Barnett's allegations were supported by a number of other Boeing employees, and they led to a series of investigations by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Department of Justice.
Boeing has denied Barnett's allegations, and the company has said that it is cooperating with the FAA and Justice Department investigations. However, the allegations have raised serious questions about Boeing's safety record, and they have led to a number of lawsuits against the company.
Barnett's death is a major blow to the whistleblower community, and it raises questions about the safety of Boeing's 787 aircraft.
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