Expert Witness Engineering Analysis

Providing authoritative expert witness services for aviation incidents, structural failures, and nondestructive inspection matters. Led by internationally recognized expert David Forsyth with over 30 years of experience in NDE, reliability assessment, and failure analysis.

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Specialized Services

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Aviation Failure Analysis

Comprehensive investigation of aircraft structural failures, component fatigue, maintenance-related incidents, and NDT inspection adequacy. Expert testimony for aviation litigation and insurance claims with NASA experience.

Advanced Composites Fatigue Analysis NASA Programs Accident Investigation
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Structural Failure Investigation

Analysis of structural failures using advanced simulation, statistical techniques, and machine learning. Determination of root causes and assessment of inspection adequacy with DoD and commercial experience.

Simulation Analysis Statistical Methods Risk Assessment Digitalization
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NDT & Inspection Evaluation

Expert assessment of nondestructive testing procedures, reliability analysis, and evaluation of detection capabilities. ASNT Fellow with nation-leading expertise in NDE and materials characterization.

NDE Reliability Data Analytics ASNT Fellow Materials Characterization
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Machine Learning Analysis

Application of AI/ML techniques to engineering failure analysis, prognostics, and structural health monitoring. Expert in automation and advanced data processing for engineering systems.

Machine Learning Prognostics Health Monitoring Automation
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Reliability & Risk Assessment

Comprehensive reliability studies and risk assessment for engineered systems. Expert application of statistical techniques and simulation to characterize system performance and failure modes.

Reliability Engineering Risk Analysis Statistical Modeling System Characterization
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Root Cause Analysis

Systematic investigation methodology combining traditional engineering analysis with advanced data analytics. Comprehensive reporting with clear conclusions and supporting evidence for litigation support.

Systematic Analysis Evidence Collection Technical Reports Expert Testimony

Professional Credentials

David Forsyth, Principal

Internationally recognized expert in the application of simulation, statistical techniques, machine learning, and automation to the characterization of engineered systems.

Education & Credentials

  • M.Sc. Artificial Intelligence (In Progress, 2024-2026) - University of Texas at Austin
  • M.Sc. Electrical Engineering (1992) - University of Saskatchewan
  • B.Eng. Engineering Physics (1990) - University of Saskatchewan
  • 2021 Fellow, American Society for Nondestructive Testing
  • 2020 NASA Langley Research Center Group Achievement Award

Research & Publications

5 book chapters, 35 refereed journal articles, over 140 conference proceedings, 1 patent with 1 pending. Recognized expertise in reliability assessment, data analytics, and structural health management technologies.

30+ Years Experience
180+ Publications
NASA Achievement Award
ASNT Fellow

Investigation Process

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Initial Case Review

Comprehensive review of available documentation, incident reports, and preliminary evidence to assess scope and methodology requirements.

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Evidence Collection

Systematic collection and preservation of physical evidence, NDT data, and documentation following chain of custody protocols.

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Advanced Analysis

Application of simulation, statistical techniques, machine learning, and traditional engineering analysis to characterize failure modes and causes.

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Expert Report

Comprehensive written report detailing findings, conclusions, and supporting analysis prepared to court standards and rules of evidence.

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Expert Testimony

Clear, authoritative testimony explaining complex engineering and data analysis concepts to legal professionals and juries.

Contact NDTAnalysis

Professional Contact

📧 website@ndtanalysis.com
📱 +1-512-296-8143
🔗 linkedin.com/in/davidsforsyth
📍 Available for nationwide consulting
🕒 Emergency response available

Emergency Response

For time-critical investigations requiring immediate site inspection or evidence preservation, emergency consultation services are available.

Current Positions

Technical Discipline Team - NASA Engineering Safety Center (2021-Present)

Principal Scientist - Texas Research Institute Austin (2018-Present)

Areas of Practice

Aviation • Aerospace • NDT/NDE • Materials Characterization • Structural Health Monitoring • Reliability Engineering • Machine Learning Applications