A police investigation into a former Boeing Co. manager who raised questions about the company’s safety and was found dead after a deposition concluded Friday, with law enforcement saying its findings led to the manager committing suicide. It was announced that it was shown.
John Barnett, 62, was found dead on March 9th. He was Boeing’s quality control manager for many years until retiring in 2017.
After his retirement, Barnett shared his concerns about Boeing with reporters. He shared details about the manufacturing process and the actions of employees and companies that can cause wiring and oxygen problems on aircraft. Associated Press reported.
He was answering deposition questions in Charleston, South Carolina, when he was found dead. His death was controversial because it occurred after a whistleblower complaint, but police announced that his injuries were self-inflicted.
More than 25,000 people have signed a petition asking the Justice Department to investigate Barnett’s death and the death of fellow Boeing whistleblower Joshua Dean, who died of a bacterial infection.
“John was deeply concerned about the safety of aircraft and public flight, and had identified several serious deficiencies that he felt had not been adequately addressed,” his brother Rodney said in a statement from his family after his death. mentioned in. “He said Boeing had a culture of cover-up and prioritized profits over safety.”
Boeing said in a statement that it was “saddened by the passing of Mr. Barnett,” and its thoughts are with his family and friends.
Boeing has denied Barnett’s allegations, but his claims come as the company has come under intense scrutiny following a series of accidents, including one in which a door panel was blown off in flight.
The Associated Press contributed.
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