A new purported suicide note from Boeing whistleblower John Burnett describes the 62-year-old’s final moments before he shot himself in March, according to a report Friday.
A newly released image obtained by the New York Post purports to show what appears to be the back of Barnett’s suicide note, and authorities have authenticated Barnett’s handwriting, the paper reported. Written on the page are words such as “Fuck Boeing!!!” “Whistleblower protection is also in shambles!!” the letter could be seen saying. (Related: Boeing plane forced to make emergency landing due to engine fire)
“I pray for redemption for the motherfuckers who destroyed my life!!! I pray that Boeing pays!!!” Burnett reportedly wrote. “Bury me face down so Boeing and its lying leaders can kiss my ass.”
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The note included several short phrases, including “Fucking Boeing” and “TRUMP 2024.”
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On the morning of March 9, a 62-year-old man was found dead inside an orange Dodge Ram truck in Charleston, South Carolina. This came after he did not appear for further legal questioning because he was present at the initial deposition, which was attended by Boeing’s lawyers and officials. According to the BBC, a lawyer. Before retiring in 2017, Barnett worked for Boeing as a quality control engineer for 32 years, he later said. BBC in 2019 Regarding problems that were said to have occurred with some of Boeing’s aircraft.
According to the BBC, Barnett claimed in 2016 that he discovered a problem with the emergency oxygen system, which protects the lives of passengers and crew if cabin pressurization fails. Barnett claimed that some oxygen bottles did not release as intended when decommissioning the system after minor cosmetic damage occurred, the newspaper reported.
The 62-year-old said he reported the problem and requested controlled testing from Boeing’s research and development department, but the company’s managers blocked him, the BBC reported. Barnett then took the issue to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), but the FAA said it would not substantiate Barnett’s claims because Boeing was reportedly already working on the issue.
Boeing has since denied Barnett’s claims, but the company was in the spotlight after a door plug on a Boeing MAX 9 flew off during an Alaska Airlines flight. Other incidents have been recorded since this infamous incident, with the company launching an investigation into his 787 Dreamliner jet and discovering that it may have completed inspections as believed. It has been reported.
