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Investigation of the Boeing 747 accident in flight.

Expert engineering consulting and investigation services for aircraft accident investigation and reconstruction.
Aeroscope, Inc. is a private engineering consulting practice based in Broomfield, Colorado, specializing in aircraft accident investigation, forensic engineering, and aviation consulting. Founded in 1988, it has investigated over 2,000 aircraft accidents and incidents, applying mechanical, structural, and aerospace engineering principles to determine root causes. The practice operates from its Broomfield offices alongside an aircraft hangar and inspection laboratory at the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport.
Licensed Professional Engineer - Colorado · Licensed Professional Engineer - Missouri · Licensed Professional Engineer - Michigan · FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate (multi-engine, instrument) · FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate · FAA Helicopter Pilot Rating · FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic with Inspection Authorization
Donald E. SommerPresident
Colin A. SommerVice President
Provides comprehensive analysis of fixed-wing and helicopter accidents, leveraging certified flight instructors, FAA-rated pilots, and multi-disciplinary engineering experts to uncover underlying causes.
Conducts physical examinations and forensic testing of aircraft components in dedicated hangar and laboratory environments.
Applies advanced computational simulation tools to reconstruct accident sequences and evaluate system behaviors.
Delivers analytical engineering services to evaluate component failures, load stresses, and system behaviors in both civil and aerospace contexts.
Evaluates design, failure modes, and operational parameters of mechanical systems and powerplants.
Performs stress calculations, load testing, and structural safety assessments to identify material failures or design weaknesses.
Executes aerodynamic testing and aerospace system analysis to assess design integrity and operational safety.
Assists legal counsels, government entities, and insurance providers with technical interpretations of complex aviation safety regulations and accident data.
Delivers clear engineering analysis and expert testimony in legal proceedings, regulatory reviews, and criminal prosecutions.
Assists operators and organizations in building robust safety procedures based on lessons learned from historical investigation data.
Aviation · Legal · Defense · Aerospace
Aviation
Investigation of the Boeing 747 accident in flight.
Aviation
Investigation of the DC-10 accident.
Aviation
Investigation of the Boeing 737-300 accident.
Florida · Legal · Client: State Attorney of Florida
Reconstructed the cause of the ValuJet Flight 295 accident to assist with the criminal prosecution on behalf of the state.