John Barnett, Boeing Whistleblower, Found Dead

Former Boeing Employee Raised Concerns About Safety Standards

Mother Blames Aircraft Manufacturing Giant for His Death

John Mitchell Barnett, an American whistleblower known for his substantiated safety and quality reports to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), was found dead on March 9, 2024. According to his mother, Barnett's death is the result of retaliation from Boeing, the plane manufacturer he had accused of illegal practices.

Barnett, a former Boeing quality manager, had raised concerns about the safety of the company's 787 Dreamliner. In 2019, he filed a lawsuit against Boeing, alleging that the company had retaliated against him after he flagged problems he saw at Boeing's 787 factory. Barnett's lawsuit is still ongoing, and his death has brought new attention to the case.

Barnett's death is a tragedy and a reminder of the importance of protecting whistleblowers who speak out about corporate wrongdoing. Barnett's courage in speaking out about safety concerns at Boeing should be an inspiration to us all.