Boeing whistleblower John Barnett was found dead with a gunshot wound to his head on the same day he was set to testify against the company. This comes as Boeing faces a series of incidents leading to a plummet in stock value, including a door plug flying off a 737 MAX 9 and a wheel falling off a 777 jet. The FAA found “unacceptable” quality control issues.
This is not the first scandal involving Boeing workers. In 2008, a disgruntled employee admitted to cutting electrical wires on a Chinook helicopter due to work stress. In 2011, 23 employees were arrested for selling drugs at a Pennsylvania Boeing plant. In 2014, workers claimed drug use on the job, raising concerns about the safety of aircraft.
In 2022, Boeing was blamed for a murder-suicide involving employees in a love triangle. And in 2024, the FAA found quality control issues in a six-week audit of Boeing’s 737 MAX manufacturing processes. Whistleblower John Barnett’s mysterious death has raised suspicions, with his friend claiming he had expressed fear for his safety prior to his death.
Boeing has faced a series of scandals and incidents over the years, raising concerns about the company’s practices and safety measures. The recent death of whistleblower John Barnett has only added to the scrutiny surrounding the aircraft manufacturer.
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