A 777 is joined together at Boeing’s assembly plant in Everett, Washington. [Credit: Boeing/ file photo]
Key Takeaways:
A *Seattle Times* report found that the FAA dismisses the vast majority of whistleblower safety complaints, with over 90 percent from 2020-2023 resulting in no violations found.
Out of 728 complaints from 2020-2023, only about 8.5 percent led to findings of violations, while nearly 40 percent were dismissed before reaching the fact-finding phase.
The FAA has disputed parts of the report, stating it investigates more complaints and that its Office of Audit and Evaluation is more independent than portrayed.
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.
