Aircraft Crashes Experts

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Expertise Description: B.S.M.E., A.T.P. - Consulting expert specializing in Aviation Engineering. Current airline captain. Rotorcraft helicopter rating. Previous flight instructor. Engineer in MD-80 / MD-90 / DC-10 / MD-11 certification / Flight Test programs. Aviation accident investigation / reconstruction. Commercial, corporate, charter, cargo, military, general, and experimental aviation. System / powerplant malfunctions, operational issues, maintenance / mechanical issues, component design / failure, regulatory issues, human factors, airports / airfields, ATC issues, aircraft... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Ph.D., - Expertise includes analyses of vehicular, industrial, recreational, commercial, and sports-related injuries in addition to the evaluation of protective devices and safety systems, such as seat belts and helmets. Experience with research and scientific analysis in mechanical and biomedical engineering and regulatory assessments. Former university professor of Biomedical & Human Factors Engineering; Former Professor of Medicine; and Former Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Qualified as an expert witness... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Retired experimental test pilot. Mechanical engineer. Aircraft investigation and causal analysis. Covers airlines, general aviation, and military accidents. Investigations based upon engineering and scientific basis, operational factors, human factors, aircraft certification and statutory compliance under FARs, strict products liability, and aircrew standard of care. Piloting experience extends over 30 years and 10,000 flight hours. Flew as: engineering test pilot in both US Air Force and for McDonnell Douglas; current airline... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Highly knowledgeable aviation expert with over 40 years in aviation accredited investigation, reconstruction and failure analysis. Areas of expertise include evaluation / analysis of aviation safety problems (including airport operations) and accident factors such as pilot error, air traffic control, human factors, weather, engine, flight preparation, aircraft & engine maintenance & records, aircraft structures & systems, investigation procedures & deep water investigation technology, and manuals & checklists. Prior expert witness... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Consulting expert with over 30 years experience working in the aviation profession covering both the flight operations and maintenance sectors of fixed and rotary wing aircraft. Extensive and diversified background in aviation has given him the foundation of a broad knowledge base affording the necessary skills to efficiently research and compile supporting documentation in regard to legal cases requiring expert opinion, consulting, and testimony. Aviation expertise includes but is not... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Ph.D. - Consulting expert specialized in Mechanical, Biomedical, and Forensic Engineering with more than 25 years experience in the field. Also experienced in accident reconstruction including automobile, motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian, railroad, marine, and aviation. Other areas of expertise are injury causation biomechanics, product / premises liability, engineering analysis / R & D, medical devices, and patent infringement. Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering (Ph.D.). Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: P.E. – Consulting expert with more than 45 years experience in the field of Civil and Structural Engineering. Expertise consists of design and construction foundations, pavements, plumbing, domestic water supply systems, wastewater collection and treatment systems, plumbing systems, highways, major drainage projects and aviation facilities, water supply and sanitary sewerage systems, buildings and bridges. Prior expert witness experience... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: P.E. - Consulting expert specialized in Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering and management with over 45 years of varied experience in commercial aviation. Expert in engine and propulsion (development, alteration, noise attenuation, repair and maintenance). Specialist in FAA and EASA regulation and certification. Expert in equipment purchases, leasing, and insurance issues; accident investigation and failure analysis; and aircraft salvage and rebuilding. Experienced in establishing and directing engineering, maintenance, and alteration facilities... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Ph.D., Ed.D. - Experienced in accident reconstruction, automotive repair fraud, materials handling science, machinery and accidents involving motorcycles, ATVs, automobiles, trucks, RVs, heavy equipment (tractors, farm machinery, bulldozers, etc.), towing, tire-related, marine, scooters, bicycles and skiing, as well as education issues. Expertise also includes auto part counterfeit detection as well as aircraft, marine, engine, and general manufacturing parts counterfeits. Expert witness consultations, depositions, and courtroom testimony... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Ph.D. - Consulting Aeronautical / Mechanical Engineer specializing in fire physics, thermodynamics, combustion, and heat / mass transfer. Expertise includes: micro-gravity combustion; micro-combustion power generation; meso- and micro-scale combustion; self-heating, pyrolysis, and self-ignition of combustible materials; liquid fuel pool burning; smoldering and transition to flaming; ignition / fire propagation in solid and liquid fuels; wild-land fire propagation; and wild-land fire spotting through burning particles and embers. Additional experience in explosions... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Consulting expert with more than 20 years experience as a career firefighter in the field of Emergency Response. Expertise includes training records of the fire department employee, emergency vehicle procedures, determination of driver’s scope of practice and/or level of training, fire department policies and procedures, and state vehicle code compliance. Further experience includes driving and operating fire apparatus and equipment, fire engines, aerial ladder truck, support vehicles, ambulances, fire suppression... » Read Complete Profile

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