Bert Botta

Bert Botta, FAA Flight Instructor, certified is an aviation expert specializing in accidents and incidents involving flight crew and pilot error. With a career encompassing aviation safety, accident reconstruction, and pilot training, he brings a nuanced understanding of the complexities involved in aviation-related litigation. His work centers on investigating pilot error, assessing flight crew actions, and evaluating whether maintenance negligence contributed to aircraft accidents.

Mr. Botta has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving corporate and general aviation accidents, business jet incidents, and aviator medical issues. His MA in Counseling Psychology, along with his FAA Flight Instructor certification, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving aircraft safety and pilot conduct.