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.

  • @[email protected]
    17•11 months ago

    The airline will accommodate just fine: “Oh, you don’t want to fly? Too bad, the exit is that way.”

    • @agitatedpotato
      6•11 months ago

      “I know where the exit is, it’s that hole where the door used to be”