Dead whistleblower warned of safety breaches at Boeing

Former quality control manager John Barnett found dead in March

Boeing accused of ignoring concerns about manufacturing practices

John Barnett was a former quality control manager at Boeing. He was found dead in his home in March 2024. His death is being investigated by the police, but it is not yet clear how he died.

Before his death, Barnett had been a vocal critic of Boeing's manufacturing practices. He had raised concerns about the quality of the company's aircraft, and he had accused the company of ignoring his warnings.

In a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 2021, Barnett wrote that he had "grave concerns" about the safety of Boeing's aircraft. He said that he had seen "numerous examples" of poor workmanship, and he warned that the company's planes were not safe to fly.

The FAA investigated Barnett's allegations, but it did not find any evidence to support his claims. However, Barnett continued to speak out about his concerns, and he became a prominent whistleblower.

Barnett's death has raised questions about the safety of Boeing's aircraft. It is not yet clear whether his death is related to his whistleblowing activities, but his death has sent shockwaves through the aviation industry.

Boeing has said that it is "deeply saddened" by Barnett's death. The company said that it is "committed to safety" and that it is "investigating the circumstances" of Barnett's death.