Prior to his death, whistleblower John Barnett was testifying against Boeing over concerns about standards.

John Barnett had worked for Boeing for 32 years, until his retirement in 2017.

In the days before his death, he had been giving evidence in a whistleblower lawsuit against the company.

Boeing said it was saddened to hear of Mr Barnett’s passing. The Charleston County coroner confirmed his death to the BBC on Monday.

It said the 62-year-old had died from a “self-inflicted” wound on 9 March and police were investigating.

  • cyberpunk007
    521·
    7 months ago7 months ago

    Neat, I’m jumping on a Boeing 737-700 in about 8 hours. Nice knowin ya while it lasted.

    • SeaJ
      310·
      7 months ago

      That feel was created before they started cutting corners. You should be fine.

    • neptuneEnglish
      40·
      7 months ago

      I think even Boeing is still safer per passenger mile than any car, or biking/walking.

    • Emerald
      30·
      7 months ago

      It’s not a MAX so you’ll probably be fine haha

      • ember
        30·
        7 months ago

        My southwest flight will be on a max 8 both ways. Wish me luck.