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Aviation Expert and Litigation Support Services

Accident investigation and litigation support service. Eurocopter helicopter.

Grand Rapids MI: smoke billows from the scene of a hospital helicopter crash; event was the catalyst for many safety improvements implemented by NFPA

Helicopter crash in midwest US at a hospital helipad

Helicopter crash at Willow Run airport in Michigan. Raymond A. Syms & Associates provided litigation support investigation full trial support for FAA and airport authority.

Sikorsky 76 helicopter wreckage after controlled flight into water.

Helicopter remains after midair collision

Grand Rapids MI firefighters at the scene of hospital helicopter crash; event was the catalyst for many safety improvements implemented by NFPA

Grand Rapids MI: remains of hospital Sikorsky helicopter at crash site; event was the catalyst for many safety improvements implemented by NFPA

Airplane remains after midair collision.

Helicopter powerline crash

Raymond A. Syms & Associates is proud to offer aviation expert and litigation support services.The extensive experience gained from many years of professional hands-on aviation field experience by our professionals can be utilized for performing a large variety of contemporary tasks. That same expertise can also be used for providing litigation support services in a variety of aviation disciplines.

We have provided services for both plaintiffs and defendants.
The great majority of our projects need only a single expert.

The occasional question that requires another aviation expert’s viewpoint can be quickly and efficiently handled.

On those more complex tasks or matters, using a team approach of proven experts affords focused and efficient case management.

The Typical areas where our experts have been
utilized are:

Helicopter and airplane accident prevention and reconstruction
Flight training evaluations
Regulatory compliance with FAA, State, Regional and local authorities
Wire strike prevention and wire strike litigation support
FAA Obstacle regulations, applications, and liaison for towers, buildings, etc.
Pilot error and judgment issues to include Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT)
Aircraft maintenance compliance and deficiency identification
Aviation management issues
Aeronautical facilities (Heliports, Airports):
Design and operations
Regulatory compliance
Community compatibility issues
Safety programs
Aircraft sound studies and mitigation programs