Our Aviation Team at ATA Associates boasts a unique blend of professionals – from mechanical engineers and material scientists to seasoned pilots and aviation safety experts. This diverse team allows us to delve deep into the causes of airplane, aerospace, and helicopter incidents, leaving no stone unturned.
We provide a range of specialized services, including Aviation Accident Reconstruction and Expert Witness Testimony for airplane, aerospace, and helicopter accidents. Our team utilizes cutting-edge technology and investigative techniques to analyze incidents thoroughly, ensuring accurate and reliable findings for legal and insurance purposes. Whether it’s system malfunctions, human factors, or environmental conditions, our expertise in airplane investigations helps uncover the critical details necessary for case resolution.
From the operation of the flight crew to the function of aircraft systems and components, this comprehensive approach provides our clients with data to evaluate complex factors that can lead to aviation accidents.
Our Aviation Investigations Typically Involve:
- Examining and securing evidence: We carefully analyze evidence, from flight data recorders to flight data information and vehicle history data.
- Thorough testing and laboratory analyses: We employ cutting-edge techniques to uncover the root cause of failures, whether it's a design flaw, a manufacturing defect, improper maintenance, or operations errors.
Aviation Areas of Expertise
Operational and Procedural Compliance
- FAA regulations
- Pilot training and certifications
- Aircraft performance
Safety and Human Factors
- Air traffic control procedures
- Crew training and fatigue
- Meteorology factors
Mechanical and Material Analysis
- Engine failures
- Airframe and control systems
- Metallurgy fatigue
- Finite element analysis
