Boeing Whistleblower John Barnett Found Dead Amid Depositions Against Plane Company

Former quality auditor at a key Boeing supplier who raised concerns about improperly drilled holes in the fuselage of 737.

John Barnett, a former quality auditor at a key Boeing supplier, was found dead in his home on Thursday, according to a police report released on Friday. Barnett had been testifying against Boeing in a lawsuit filed by the families of victims of the 737 MAX crashes.

Barnett's death is the latest in a string of deaths of Boeing whistleblowers.

In 2019, another Boeing whistleblower, Edward Pierson, was found dead in his home. Pierson had raised concerns about the safety of the 737 MAX to the FAA and to Boeing management.

The deaths of Barnett and Pierson have raised concerns about the safety of Boeing's aircraft and the company's treatment of whistleblowers.

Conclusion

The death of John Barnett is a tragedy. He was a brave man who spoke out about safety concerns at Boeing, and he paid the ultimate price. His death should serve as a wake-up call to Boeing and to the FAA. They need to take whistleblowers seriously and they need to do more to ensure the safety of their aircraft.