KIRO 7 EXCLUSIVE: Boeing insider latest to raise alarm over safety of 737 MAX

RENTON, Wash. — A Boeing employee is raising concerns over the company’s safety procedures, echoing reports KIRO 7 has heard from other former workers.from the Federal Aviation Administration released on Monday found that there is a disconnect on safety at Boeing, and that workers are fearing retaliation if they speak up.on the aftermath of a near midair disaster on Alaska Airlines flight 1282 that forced an emergency landing in Portland, Oregon on Jan. 5.

The employee said it’s important that people, especially the flying public, know what is going on at Boeing. He explained that in the process of assembling a MAX, some parts are installed to cover up the defect before it’s resolved. He also said it’s procedure to document every part that is removed to get to the original defect.

“I knew of removals not being documented,” he continued. “I knew of it and it happens occasionally with Boeing manufacturing and Spirit manufacturing where the mechanic will fail to get proper removals.”“Well I’m not saying that the lack of removals was the reason why the door blew out, what I’m saying to you is that can be a result,” he said.

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

New problem found on Boeing 737 Max planesA new problem has been found during the production of 737 Max jets that will force Boeing to rework about 50 planes that have not yet been delivered.
Source: cnni - 🏆 326. / 59 Read more »

Boeing's head of 737 Max program loses job after midair blowoutEd Clark is out of a job after a door blew off a Boeing 737 Max aircraft mid flight.
Source: CBSLA - 🏆 552. / 51 Read more »

Head of Boeing’s 737 Max program is out as mid-flight blowout controversy continuesThe head of Boeing’s 737 Max program is out after the latest serious incident on the company's marquee aircraft.
Source: fox7austin - 🏆 594. / 51 Read more »

Boeing exec out after 737 Max door plug failureBoeing Commercial Airplanes chief Stan Deal announced changes to leadership of the 737 Max program.
Source: FoxBusiness - 🏆 458. / 53 Read more »

EXCLUSIVE: Boeing worker claims company has been cutting corners at Everett plant“It pains me to even be at this point,” the employee told KIRO 7. “It hurts because I know Boeing could be significantly better.”
Source: KIRO7Seattle - 🏆 271. / 63 Read more »

KIRO Nights on dating rules, timeframes: How long is too long to wait?Deborah Graham's mention of the rule of threes provoked some polar opposite opinions from listeners.
Source: Mynorthwest - 🏆 438. / 53 Read more »