Aviation Safety Aircraft Accident Investigator Expert Witness

Expert Witness No. 66

Aircraft Accident Consultant

A seasoned aircraft accident investigator with particular experience in light aircraft accident reconstruction.

Twenty years as Aviation Safety and Accident Investigation Officer for the U. S. Army.

Thoroughly versed in written accident investigation reports and accident analysis, with consideration of such factors and influences as aviation weather conditions, pre-fight planning and aircraft maintenance.

Skilled in organizational accident prevention and safety programs.

Experienced in aircraft accident investigations in helicopter, single and multi-engine aircraft in - Europe, Asia, U.S.,  Desert, Mountain terrain, Water.

Court certified expert in helicopter and aircraft testimony.

Qualifications

Commercial aviator with  over 4,0 00 hours flying time.

Checked out in 16 different light aircraft and helicopters.

Senior Aviator with ratings in helicopter, fixed wing, single engine, and multi-engine aircraft, and instrument.

More than 140 combat missions in Vietnam.

Published in aviation journals.

Education

Masters of Science in Business Administration, Boston University.

Graduate, U.S. Army War College.

Graduate, School of Aircraft Safety and Accident Investigation, USC.

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, USMA, West Point, N.Y.

Memberships

The Society of Forensic Engineers & Scientists

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association

West Point Society of Monterey Peninsula

Army Otter & Caribou Association