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Overview
Curtis Ewbank was an FAA aviation safety engineer who blew the whistle on the agency's failures in certifying the Boeing 737 MAX. He testified to Congress that the FAA's certification process was "criminally negligent "and that the agency allowed Boeing to essentially self-certify the aircraft. Ewbank revealed that FAA engineers who raised safety concerns were sidelined and that the agency prioritized Boeing's timeline over safety. His testimony exposed systemic corruption at the FAA.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
WHISTLEBLOWER: Testified FAA certification was "criminally negligent"
RETALIATION: Reported being sidelined for raising safety concerns
CONGRESSIONAL TESTIMONY: Exposed FAA failures to Congress
Related Investigations (1)
Known Associates & Connections
Ed Pierson
Fellow Boeing/FAA whistleblower
Sources & Documentation
2 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- Unknown
- Birthplace
- United States
Education
- •Engineering degree
Key Timeline
Unknown
FAA career as safety engineer
2019
Blows whistle on FAA failures
2019
Testifies to Congress