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Boeing whistleblower Joshua Dean dies aged 45
Dean raised concerns about the 737 Max aircraft
He died in a suspected suicide
Joshua Dean, a former Boeing employee who raised concerns about the 737 Max aircraft, has died at the age of 45. His death is being treated as a suspected suicide.
Dean, who worked as a quality manager at Boeing, raised concerns about the aircraft's flight control software to the company in 2018. He later testified before Congress about his concerns.
The 737 Max was involved in two fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019, killing a total of 346 people. The aircraft was grounded worldwide for nearly two years following the crashes.
In a statement, Boeing said: "We are deeply saddened by the passing of Joshua Dean. Our thoughts and condolences are with his family and friends at this difficult time.
Dean's death comes at a time when Boeing is facing increasing scrutiny over its safety record. The company is currently facing a number of lawsuits related to the 737 Max crashes.
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