TWA Flight 800
Aviation
Investigation of the Boeing 747 accident in flight.
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Public engineering firm profile
Aeroscope, Inc.
Broomfield, CO
Expert engineering consulting and investigation services for aircraft accident investigation and reconstruction.
- Services
- 10
- Offices
- 2
- Projects
- 16
- Leaders
- 2
- Founded
- 1988
Overview
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.
- Founded
- 1988
Services
Aircraft Accident Investigation
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.
Forensic Engineering
Delivers analytical engineering services to evaluate component failures, load stresses, and system behaviors in both civil and aerospace contexts.
Aviation Consulting
Assists legal counsels, government entities, and insurance providers with technical interpretations of complex aviation safety regulations and accident data.
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Project types
Projects
United Flight 232
Aviation
Investigation of the DC-10 accident.
View project sourceUSAir Flight 427
Aviation
Investigation of the Boeing 737-300 accident.
View project sourceValuJet Flight 295 Reconstruction
Florida | State Attorney of Florida | Legal
Reconstructed the cause of the ValuJet Flight 295 accident to assist with the criminal prosecution on behalf of the state.
View project sourceLearjet Model 35 Crash
Aviation
Investigation of the cabin decompression and subsequent crash of Learjet Model 35 that caused the death of golfer Payne Stewart and five others.
View project sourceCessna 335 Crash
Missouri | Aviation
Investigation of the crash that killed former Governor Mel Carnahan of Missouri.
View project sourceMalaysia Airlines Flight 370
Aviation
Investigation of the high-summary disappearance and accident of the Boeing 777 aircraft.
View project sourceUnited Flight 585
Aviation
Investigation of the Boeing 737-200 accident.
View project sourceSilk Air MI185
Aviation
Investigation of the Boeing 737-300 accident.
View project sourceHelios Airways 522
Aviation
Investigation of the Boeing 737-300 accident.
View project sourceAlaska Airlines Flight 261
Aviation
Investigation of the MD-83 accident.
View project sourceContinental Flight 1713
Aviation
Investigation of the DC-9 accident.
View project sourceComAir Detroit Crash
Michigan | Aviation
Investigation of the EMB-120 accident in Detroit, Michigan.
View project sourceNorthwest Airlines Flight 255
Aviation
Investigation of the DC-9 accident.
View project sourceComAir Flight 5919
Kentucky | Aviation
Investigation of the CRJ-100 accident in Lexington, Kentucky.
View project sourceBombing of UTA Flight 772
Niger | Aviation
Investigation of the DC-10-30 bombing incident in Niger, Africa.
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Certifications
Licensed Professional Engineer - ColoradoLicensed Professional Engineer - MissouriLicensed Professional Engineer - MichiganFAA Commercial Pilot Certificate (multi-engine, instrument)FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) CertificateFAA Helicopter Pilot RatingFAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic with Inspection Authorization
Leadership
Donald E. Sommer
President
P.E.
Donald Sommer is President and owner of Aeroscope, Inc., bringing decades of expertise in forensic engineering, mechanical systems design, and aircraft accident reconstruction. He holds extensive FAA certifications and has logged over 16,000 hours of pilot-in-command experience.
Colin A. Sommer
Vice President
P.E.
Colin Sommer is Vice President and aircraft mishap and failure investigator at Aeroscope, Inc. He holds expertise in structural engineering and has personally investigated over 700 aircraft accidents, including high-summary cases, supported by comprehensive FAA certifications.