Who kept someone from doing something?
Supervisors did.
Did anyone confirm this?
Yes.
Whom?
Department of Transportation
Was the information shared?
Yes.
How so?
In a report.
Who was prevented from doing something?
Bobby Boutris
Which airline was involved?
Southwest.
When did this occur?
In 2007
Did they have any relationship with the accused?
Yes.
What was disclosed in the information?
FAA managers allowed flights on 46 planes with overdue safety inspections
had anyone given any warnings?
Inspectors were concerned.
Was anyone questioned in the matter?
Yes.
Who sought answers?
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
How?
They held hearings.
When?
April 2008
Was anyone found to be at fault?
Yes
How many planes were involved according to the findings?
117
As a result of what?
A systematic breakdown
According to whom?
Oberstar
Why did he feel this occured?
Due to "a culture of coziness."
Did they suffer any penalties?
Yes
What was the monetary cost of this?
7.5 million.