Aviation Expert Witnesses in Colorado

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Aviation expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including commercial aviation, military aviation, aerospace engineering, air traffic control, and aircraft maintenance. Some of the most common specialties among aviation expert witnesses also include flight instruction, aviation safety, airline operations, and aircraft accident investigation. They have provided opinions on the effects of pilot error, mechanical failure, regulatory compliance, weather conditions, and airport security.

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Dr. Robert Charles Winn, PE, PhD, MSView profile

ID: 6081349

Dr. Robert Winn, PE, PhD, MS

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Colorado

Dr. Robert C. Winn has over 46 years of experience in the fields of Aviation Accident Reconstruction and Engineering. He earned his BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois and his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado State University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the states of Colorado and Alabama and as a Commercial Pilot by...

Airport and Airline Operations and Inspection Expert WitnessView profile

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Airport and Airline Operations and Inspection Expert Witness

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Colorado

This 40+ year veteran of the aviation industry has extensive experience as an airline pilot and additional background in safety inspection, flight instruction, airport management, and accident investigation. He earned his B.S. in Aviation Technology and Business Management from Metropolitan State College and holds several certificates from the FAA, including the Airline Transport Pilot...

Mr. Robert Lee GibsonView profile

ID: 6281008

Mr. Robert Gibson

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Colorado

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Tennessee

Mr. Robert Lee Gibson has over 57 years of experience in Aeronautical Engineering, Aerodynamics, and Flight Testing. He earned his AAS in Aeronautical Engineering from California Polytechnic State University Cal Poly and his BS in Engineering Sciences from the State University of New York Suffolk County Community College. Currently, he is certified by the Federal Aviation Administration as an...

Mr. Colin Anthony Sommer, PEView profile

ID: 6577232

Mr. Colin Sommer, PE

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Colorado

Mr. Colin A. Sommer has 20 years of experience in Aviation. He earned his BSE in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Michigan. Today, this expert is a certified Private Pilot by the Federal Aviation Administration and a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Colorado. Currently, he serves as an Aircraft Mishap and Failure Investigator and as the Vice President of...

The Average Aviation Expert Witness
Charges $350 / Hour

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  • Review Fee

    $300

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

  • Deposition Fee

    $375

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

  • Court Fee

    $375

    Fee info

    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

Aviation Expert Witness FAQs

An aviation expert witness provides specialized knowledge about aviation industry standards, safety protocols, and aircraft operations to assist in legal proceedings.

Aviation experts can contribute to cases involving aircraft accidents, maintenance disputes, regulatory compliance issues, pilot error claims, and air traffic control negligence.

Yes, aviation experts may specialize in areas such as airline management, flight instruction, aircraft engineering, air traffic control, or aviation safety regulations.

In a product liability case, an aviation expert can provide insight into whether faulty equipment or design flaws contributed to an accident or incident.

An expert with experience in accident reconstruction can analyze crash evidence and data to determine the cause of an aircraft accident, which is crucial for litigation.

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