Seattle, Washington – An alarming pattern emerges as a second Boeing whistleblower, Josh Dean, tragically passes away under mysterious circumstances, just weeks after John Barnett’s apparent suicide. Dean, 45, succumbed to a sudden, fast-spreading infection following his admission to an Oklahoma City Hospital for breathing difficulties. His health rapidly deteriorated, leading to pneumonia, an MRSA infection, and ultimately a stroke.

Mr. Dean had raised concerns about mechanics improperly drilling holes in the aft pressure bulkhead of the 737 Max, impacting aircraft production since 2019. Despite discovering the issue in October 2022 and alerting Spirit AeroSystems, he was ultimately fired. This revelation led to production delays when Spirit finally disclosed the malpractice in August 2023.

Another whistleblower, Sam Salehpour, voiced quality concerns about the Boeing 787 and was subsequently transferred to the 777 program. Salehpour’s allegations included engineers compromising the quality of the aircraft by using aggressive methods to force panels to fit. The issues surrounding Boeing aircraft production have extended to various models, including the 737, 767, 777, and 787 series.

In a recent incident involving a Delta Airlines passenger 767-300, an emergency slide deployed during take-off and fell off, prompting the aircraft to return to New York JFK Airport. The slide was later discovered near the residence of a New York attorney involved in legal action against Boeing. Salehpour, like his deceased counterparts, has faced threats but remains steadfast in his commitment to exposing safety concerns to prevent future tragedies.

As the number of Boeing whistleblowers continues to grow, concerns over workplace safety and aircraft integrity persist. The courage of individuals like Mr. Dean, Mr. Barnett, and Mr. Salehpour sheds light on the importance of transparency in the aviation industry, with hopes of preventing further incidents and safeguarding the lives of countless passengers and aviation workers.