DVI Aviation, Inc.

Mr. Meyers is an experienced aircraft accident investigator that combines scientific analysis, material science, laboratory testing, piloting expertise, aircraft maintenance and human factors to investigate air safety issues.

Services

Mr. Meyers offers the following services:

Aviation and Human Factors: Piloted / instructed in 60+ different types of aircraft ranging from turbines to gliders to seaplanes. FAA licensed Commercial Pilot- Single-Engine, Multi-Engine, Glider, Seaplane, Instrument; Active Certified Flight Instructor (CFI); FAA licensed Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic (A&P;) with FAA Inspection Authorization (IA); FAA Designated Mechanic Examiner (DME); Understands the Person-Machine-Environment interface.

Accident Investigator: Applies scientific methods to accurately reconstruct and explain the circumstances of an accident. Investigations ranging from the in-flight failure of composite airframe structures to the use of unapproved parts to reconstructing ground vehicle incidents. Adjunct Faculty Member in the Aviation Department of Lewis University teaching courses in Applied Aircraft Accident Investigations and Aviation Human Factors. IL licensed Private Detective.

Material Scientist: Brings a strong experience in applying modern materials science coupled with a focus on failure analysis and the use of standardized testing techniques. Evaluates the effects of corrosion, temperature, and mechanical stresses on the performance of materials. Analysis performed on fractured thru-bolts, crankshafts, fuel pumps, carburetors, and bearings.

Failure Analyst: Provides practical and comprehensive laboratory testing that is independent and unbiased. Capable of performing a broad range of tests to determine the strength, physical, chemical, and wear properties of metals, coatings, ceramics, composites, and plastics. Access to ASTM qualified test machines, optical microscopes, SEM, FTIR, load cells, and accelerometers.

Areas of Expertise

• Accident
• Accident Analysis
• Accident Investigation
• Accident Prevention
• Accident Reconstruction
• Aerospace
• Air Traffic Control
• Aircraft Design
• Aircraft Maintenance
• Airports
• Aviation
• Aviation Accidents
• Aviation Training
• Claims
• Composite Materials
• Corrosion

• Engineering
• Engineering Aeronautical
• Engineering Aerospace
• Engineering Design
• Engineering Electrical
• Engineering Electronics
• Engineering Investigation
• Engineering Mechanical
• Engineering Metallurgical
• Engineering Quality Assurance
• Engineering Structural
• Engineering Structural Failure
• Ergonomics
• Explosion
• Explosives
• Failure Analysis

• Fire Investigation
• Flammability
• Fuel Systems
• Fuels
• Human Factors
• Intellectual Property
• Investigation
• Management
• Manufacturing
• Materials Science
• Mechanical
• Safety
• Safety Management
• Structural Failure
• Transportation
• Warnings

Profile

Mr. Meyers is an experienced aircraft accident investigator that combines scientific analysis, material science, laboratory testing, piloting expertise, aircraft maintenance and human factors to investigate air safety issues. Mr. Meyers is responsible for all facets of operating DVI Aviation, and over his 22+ career in the Aerospace and Defense industries, he has conducted several hundred failure analysis and aircraft accident investigations. His experiences include airframe and powerplant system design and interface issues, flight and ground testing, human factor analysis of both flight and maintenance operations, and the evaluation of material wear and lubrication (tribology). These investigations have involved complex accident reconstructions, the development of unique/customized test procedures, and interdisciplinary expertise. His investigations have ranged from the in-flight failure of composite airframe structures to the use of unapproved parts to reconstructing ground vehicle incidents.

He is also an Adjunct Faculty Member in the Aviation Department of Lewis University teaching courses in Applied Aircraft Accident Investigations and Aviation Human Factors.

He has piloted / instructed in 60+ different types of aircraft ranging from turbines to gliders to seaplanes. FAA licensed Commercial Pilot- Single-Engine, Multi-Engine, Glider, Seaplane, Instrument; Active Certified Flight Instructor (CFI); FAA licensed Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic (A&P;) with FAA Inspection Authorization (IA); FAA Designated Mechanic Examiner (DME); Understands the Person-Machine-Environment interface.

He brings a strong experience in applying modern materials science coupled with a focus on failure analysis and the use of standardized testing techniques. He has evaluated the effects of corrosion, temperature, and mechanical stresses on the performance of materials.

He has a Master's Degree in Aeronautical Science, B.S. in Engineering Physics, A.S. in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, and an Extension Diploma in Applied General Metallurgy. He also served in the USAF/ANG as a non-commissioned Intelligencer Officer.

Consulting Practice

All States

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