Boeing Whistleblower John Barnett Found Dead Amid Depositions Against Plane Company

American Whistleblower

John Mitchell Barnett, an American whistleblower, was known for his substantiated safety and quality reports to the Federal Aviation Administration.

Death and Investigation

Barnett was found dead on March 9, 2024, amidst depositions against Boeing. The circumstances surrounding his death are under investigation.

Barnett had previously raised concerns about manufacturing practices at Boeing's 787 Dreamliner factory, leading to his involvement in the depositions as part of his whistleblowers case against the company.