A whistleblower says he was not surprised when a panel on a Boeing airplane blew off in the Oregon sky.

Summary

Whistleblowers at Boeing allege widespread safety lapses, including missing or defective parts and improper assembly practices, driven by pressure to maintain production schedules.

A January incident where a door panel blew off a new 737-9 Max mid-flight has sparked investigations, with insiders like Sam Mohawk revealing that thousands of faulty parts may have been installed on planes.

Other whistleblowers describe similar concerns over quality control failures, managerial indifference, and retaliation for speaking out.

Boeing denies safety risks but faces ongoing FAA investigations amid heightened scrutiny over its practices.

  • Coreidan@lemmy.worldEnglish
    95·
    3 days ago

    Even with everything considered you’re statistically more likely to die on your way to the airport than on the actual flight.

    You’re being irrational.

    • Flying Squid@lemmy.world
      3·
      2 days ago

      Cool. I don’t fly because it’s loud, obnoxious and uncomfortable.

      Amazing how many people here seem to think wanting comfort and a lack of stress and anxiety being cooped up in a tiny, loud tube with a bunch of obnoxious strangers is such an irrational thing.