Expert Analysis & Litigation Support
Objective, evidence-based technical analysis bringing aerospace industry rigor to general aviation.
SO(3) provides independent expert analysis and litigation support for aviation mishaps and accidents as well as matters related to maintenance, modifications, and design defects. Work product is clearly written and designed to withstand adversarial scrutiny.
Capabilities
- Loss of control events
- Pilot training, human factors, and the pilot-vehicle interface
- Flight dynamics reconstruction and data forensics
- Maintenance-induced failures
- Airworthiness and type design modifications (STCs)
- Multi-factor causation analysis and fault tree development
Where incidents involve interactions between systems failures, avionics behavior, and crew response, SO(3) addresses each contributing factor and their combined effect.
Retained engagements include case evaluation, written expert reports, deposition support, and trial testimony. SO(3) works with plaintiff and defense counsel, insurers, maintenance facilities, and government entities.