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The Boeing whistleblower, Curtis Ewbank, was found dead in his home on May 8, 2021. His death was ruled a suicide by gunshot.
Ewbank was a former quality control manager at Boeing, where he raised concerns about safety issues related to the company's 737 Max aircraft.
Ewbank had filed multiple complaints with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Boeing's management about what he believed were serious safety issues with the 737 Max.
Ewbank claimed that Boeing was cutting corners on safety to meet production deadlines, leading to problems with the aircraft's flight control system.
Ewbank's concerns were later validated when two deadly crashes involving the 737 Max occurred in 2018 and 2019, leading to the grounding of the aircraft worldwide.
Ewbank's whistleblowing efforts were praised by some for bringing attention to the safety issues with the 737 Max, while others criticized him for not doing more to prevent the crashes.
Ewbank's death has raised questions about the pressures faced by whistleblowers and the need for better protections for those who come forward with concerns about safety and misconduct.
Boeing has faced significant scrutiny and legal action in the wake of the 737 Max crashes, including criminal investigations and lawsuits from victims' families.
The company has since made changes to its safety protocols and management practices in an effort to rebuild trust with regulators and the public.
Ewbank's death serves as a tragic reminder of the risks whistleblowers face when speaking out against powerful corporations, and highlights the importance of supporting and protecting those who come forward with concerns about safety and wrongdoing.