Robert L. Ditchey
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    • California Institute of Technology
    • United States Naval Academy
    • US Naval Postgraduate School
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    • Naval Facility San Nicolas Island
    • USS Enterprise CVAN-65
    • Guam
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    • Adak
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    • MGM Grand Airline
    • America West Airlines
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Ground crew issues

Litigation related to Ground crew actions
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As a Navy pilot, a member of the crew of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise, and as an airline operations executive, Mr. Ditchey has a lifetime of experience in aircraft ground operations.  He has been engaged as an Expert Witness in litigation associated with ground events, such as:
  • An airline ramp worker was severely injured at JFK and he was rendered a quadriplegic in an accident involving jet blast.  Mechanic error was involved.
  • Two wide body aircraft (a B777 and an MD11) were seriously damaged in different towing accidents at LAX.
  • A B767 was seriously damaged when its nose gear collapsed.  Both maintenance error at a repair station and mechanic error was involved.

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Working in the immediate vicinity of a jet aircraft is a serious, dangerous job that requires significant training and constant supervision. The danger is exacerbated by noise, jet blast, and a very high level of activity.
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Sometimes, activities that seem to be routine and simple can go horribly wrong.
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Skill Three

The total number of activities associated with the handling of an airline's aircraft at the terminal is complex and demanding.  The pace of events is a challenge to train and manage..
  • Expert Witness in Aviation Litigation
  • Contact
  • Blog
  • Education
    • California Institute of Technology
    • United States Naval Academy
    • US Naval Postgraduate School
  • Military Service
    • Naval Facility San Nicolas Island
    • USS Enterprise CVAN-65
    • Guam
    • Misawa
    • Adak
    • Keflavik
  • Airline Experience
    • MGM Grand Airline
    • America West Airlines
    • Pan American World Airways
    • National Airlines
  • Expert Witness Experience
    • Design Defect
    • Mesothelioma
    • Ground Crew Issues
    • Cabin Crew Issues
    • Pilot Issues
    • Maintenance Issues
  • Aviation Consulting
  • Aviation Contracts
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