A 777 is joined together at Boeing’s assembly plant in Everett, Washington. [Credit: Boeing/ file photo]
Key Takeaways:
A *Seattle Times* report revealed that the FAA dismisses the vast majority of whistleblower complaints, particularly concerning Boeing, with over 90% from 2020-2023 ending with no violation found.
Out of 728 complaints between 2020-2023, only about 8.5% resulted in violation findings, and nearly 40% were dismissed before reaching the fact-finding stage.
Complaints are often dismissed for reasons such as lacking sufficient information or repeating existing allegations, raising questions about the potential merit of many uninvestigated claims.
The FAA has disputed parts of the report, stating it investigates more complaints than claimed and that its Office of Audit and Evaluation is more independent.
A new Seattle Times report took a deep dive into whistleblower complaints concerning the FAA and Boeing, finding that the agency dismisses the majority of complaints it receives.
Looking at data from 2020-2023, the report found that more than 90 percent of safety complaints ended with no violation found by the FAA.
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Amelia Walsh is a private pilot who enjoys flying her family’s Columbia 350. She is based in Colorado and loves all things outdoors including skiing, hiking, and camping.
