Boeing Whistleblower John Barnett Found Dead Amidst Deposition
What the Boeing Whistleblower’s Death Reveals About Exposing Corporate Wrongdoing in North America
John Barnett, a former quality control manager at Boeing, died on March 9 at the age of 62. His death is being investigated by the Charleston County Sheriff's Office.
Barnett was a key figure in the Boeing 737 MAX scandal, which led to two fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019. He had filed a whistleblower complaint with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in 2017, alleging that Boeing had been pressuring employees to meet production targets at the expense of safety.
In his complaint, Barnett detailed a number of safety concerns, including:
- Defects found in the 737 MAX flight control system.
- Pressure on employees to sign off on work that was incomplete or performed incorrectly.
- A lack of oversight and accountability in the production process.
Barnett's death has raised concerns about the safety of Boeing's aircraft and the treatment of whistleblowers in North America. His death is a reminder of the risks that whistleblowers face when they speak out against corporate wrongdoing.
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