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APPENDIX A CURRICULUM VITAE GREGORY A. FEITH
Denver Office: 303-366-6580 Washington, D.C. Office: 301-990-8849 Fax: 720-859-6437 Email: [email protected]

Current Activities International Aviation Safety & Security Consultant in private practice. Perform aircraft accident/incident investigation and reconstruction; pilot arbitration and expert witness testimony; course instructor for Basic and Advance Aircraft Accident Investigation at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; develop and implement business/corporate and commercial aviation flight safety and security programs that include crisis management/emergency response, accident investigation, safety evaluations and compliance audits. Technical Background Served over 20 years with the Unites States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in the following positions: Senior Air Safety Investigator: Investigator-In-Charge (IIC) - NTSB "Go-Team; Managed all phases of assigned aviation incident/accident investigation and was responsible for the development of information requisite to the determination of the probable cause of both domestic and international major catastrophic aircraft accidents. Supervised NTSB technical specialists (a.k.a.Group Chairmen)and technical representatives of the FAA; aircraft operator; pilot, flight attendant and mechanic's unions; air traffic controllers; and other persons or organizations that were designated as a party to the investigation process. Served as the Hearing Officer and lead investigator for the technical panel (providing guidance to the NTSB subject experts in the examination of hearing witnesses) in numerous NTSB Public Hearings. International Accredited Representative: Served as the U.S. Accredited Representative on numerous aircraft accident/incident investigations that occurred outside the U.S.; responsible for the management of U.S. technical team to provide assistance to foreign authorities such as the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), Civil Aviation Administration of Singapore (CAAS), the National Transportation Safety Commission (NTSC) of Indonesia, the Aviation Safety Commission (ASC) of Taiwan, the Australian Transportation Safety Board (ATSB), the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB), and the French BEA. Also developed and prepared U.S. Accredited Representative response to foreign government accident investigation authorities. Field Investigator, Unit Supervisor and Interim Regional Director: Managed the regional and satellite offices; provided overall guidance to administrative and investigative staff of 7 Air Safety Investigators; assigned, supervised and provided oversight to investigators in their conduct of aircraft accident investigations, post accident investigation activities, preparation of high quality factual reports, recommended probable cause(s), Safety Accomplishments and Safety Proposals. Conducted the investigation of numerous general aviation and commercial air carrier aircraft incidents and accidents that included the reconstruction of all pertinent facts, conditions and circumstances, conducting engine tear-down examinations, propeller and component part inspections; aircraft structure re-association, and non-destructive and limited destructive tests.

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Served as the IIC or U.S. Accredited Representative for the following notable accident investigations conducted by the National Transportation Safety Board or foreign accident investigation authorities [partial list]: Air Tran Airlines Douglas DC-9-32, August 2000, Greensboro, North Carolina, In-flight cockpit/cabin fire; Emery Worldwide Airlines Douglas DC-8-71, February 2000, Sacramento, California; mechanical malfunction with elevator control rod link; American Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-83, June 1999, Little Rock, Arkansas; Runway overrun in thunderstorm; Korean Air Boeing 747-300, August 1997, Agana, Guam; Controlled flight into terrain (CFIT); Valujet Douglas DC-9, May 1996, Everglades, Florida; In-flight cargo fire; American Eagle Avions de Transport Regional (ATR) 72, October 1994, Roselawn, Indiana; In-flight icing ­ aerodynamic upset; USAir Douglas DC-9, July 1994, Charlotte, North Carolina; Pilot spatial disorientation and windshear; American International Airways Douglas DC-8, August 1993, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; First commercial accident attributed to flightcrew fatigue; China Eastern Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-11, April 1993, Shemya, Alaska; Uncommanded spoiler deployment ­ loss of aircraft control. Silkair Airlines Boeing 737-300, December 1997, Palembang, Sumatra; Swissair McDonnell Douglas MD-11, September 1998, Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia; Philippine Air Boeing 737-200, Davou City, June 2000; FEDEX McDonnell Douglas MD-11, Subic Bay, Philippines, October 1999; AVJET Corporation - Canadair 601-3A Challenger owned by Merv Griffin, carrying actress Sally Fields, Aspen, Colorado, non-fatal; Eastern Airlines - Near LaPaz, Bolivia: U.S Accredited Representative and Team Leader of 6 American investigators on mountain expedition to the top of Mt. Illimani (21,223 feet MSL), to conduct an on-scene wreckage examination of Boeing 727, Flight 980. This is the highest accident site in commercial aviation history; Pan Am - Safety Board representative to participate in the wreckage review of Flight 103 (a Boeing 747 airplane in Lockerbie, Scotland, December 1988). Education and Training: Bachelor of Science, Aeronautical Studies - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, Florida; FAA issued Airline Transport Pilot certificate; Airplane Single and Multi-Engine Land ratings; Boeing 747-400 Pilot Ground School - Northwest Airlines; Abbreviated MD-11 Pilot Ground School Training Course - McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Company; Pilot Flight Training (abbreviate course curriculum) Boeing 777 ­ United Airlines; Pilot Familiarization Course, Airbus A320 - Airbus Training Facility, Miami & United Airlines, Denver; Pilot Familiarization Course, Bombardier 600/601 Challenger, Bombardier Training Facility, Montreal, Canada; Pilots Review Of Proficiency (PROP), Mitsubishi Aircraft, San Antonio, Texas; TPE331/TPE731 Engine Accident Investigation - Garrett AiResearch Turbine Engine Company; NTSB Aviation Accident Investigation & Air Carrier Operations Courses; NTSB Major Aviation Accident Investigation Procedures and Coordination - Airbus Industries Product Training;

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Bell Helicopter-NTSB Helicopter Orientation Training for the B206, 212, 214ST - Bell Helicopter Textron; FBI Witness Interview and Interrogation Course ­ FBI Academy, Quantico, Virginia; Engine Aircraft Accident Investigation Program - Lycoming Engine; Archie Tramell Airborne Weather Radar Training; Aircraft Accident Investigation Course - University of Southern California; Managing Human Fatigue in Transportation: Promoting Safety and Productivity - NTSB; Role of the Air Carrier Director, Flight Safety - The ERAU Conference; NTSB Supervisor/Manager Training Program & Leadership and Management Seminar; Innovative Problem Solving Course - U.S. Office of Personnel Management NTSB Government Procurement & USDA Graduate School Small Purchase Training; The George Washington University ­ School of Business and Public Management; Contemporary Executive Development ­ Leadership Development. Awards & Special Recognition 2003 SAFE Association, Michael R. Grost Award for "significant contributions to the life sciences area through leadership and evolutionary aircraft accident investigation using scientific mishap analysis, investigative study, historical documentation. Leading to system design improvements that enhance the life-saving potential of aircraft/spacecraft egress systems or life support;" 1996 Laurel Award from Aviation Week and Space Technology magazine in the category of "Outstanding Operations" for leadership during the conduct of the Valujet Airlines investigation in the Florida Everglades; Recipient of the 2001 EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University Distinguished Alumni Award for "extraordinary distinction and success in the field of aviation, and achievements that have brought recognition to the university and benefit to his fellow citizens;" Received numerous National Transportation Safety Board Special Act/Service Awards for Outstanding Accomplishment; Management Recognition System Performance Award for High Level of Performance each year during the period 1983 through 2000; Management System Superior Accomplishment Award for Special Service which Contributed to the Mission of the Safety Board, September 1993; and nominated for the Chairman's Award for Outstanding Service to the National Transportation Safety Board, 1985, 1994, and 2000; Employee Suggestion Award for creating an "800" automated telephone system for centralized access to the NTSB, December 1995. Technical Papers & Publications: Co-authored 1994 NTSB Special Safety Study addressing the safety of the regional/commuter airline industry; Authored numerous NTSB Safety Proposals and Recommendation for action pertaining to commercial and general aviation safety issues; Co-authored NTSB Safety Recommendations regarding: 14 CFR Part 135 and 121 flight crew duty time; Design changes of the MD-11 Flap/Slat handle; Aircraft smoke detection and fire suppression systems, Carriage of hazardous materials; FAR Part 25 aircraft icing certification, among others; Business & Commercial Aviation, "Avoiding The Beast Below," September 2002; the International Comanche Society's Comanche Flyer, Investigator Corner;" the Montgomery County Airport Association monthly newsletter, "Investigator Corner;" and the International Society of Air Safety Investigators (ISASI) annual "Forum" magazine - reprint of white paper presented at 1996 annual conference. Organizational Appointments and Professional Affiliations: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aviation Safety Counselor (ASC) Chairman, Flight Safety & Design Integrity Board, Aviation Technology Group (ATG), Inc., manufacturer of the Javelin Executive Jet; Member of the President's Advisory Board (PAB) at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University;

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Member of the Center for Aerospace Safety Education (CASE) Advisory Counsel at EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University; Aviation safety representative on the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Flight Safety Committee; Member of the Board of Directors for the Fantasy of Flight Foundation ­ Denver, Colorado; Member, Colorado Chapter of Angel Flight; International Society of Air Safety Investigators (ISASI); Aircraft/Owners Pilots Association (AOPA), International (Piper) Comanche Society (ICS), Lawyer/Pilot Bar Association (LPBA), Washington Aero Club, Montgomery County Airport Association, Air Power West (Denver), The Aviation & Space Center of the Rockies (Wings Over the Rockies Museum), Airborne Law Enforcement Association (ALEA), Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA), University Aviation Association (UAA). Teaching, Public Service and Media Activities: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Instructor for the Accident Investigation & Management (AIM) Basic course and Advanced Aircraft Accident Investigation (AAI) course designed to teach the basic and advanced accident investigation skills and techniques, and promote aviation safety. Also instruct Witness Interview, Accident Investigation Photography and Accident Investigation Report Writing; National Transportation Safety Board Accident Investigation School ­ Served as an instructor teaching Accident Report Writing, Analysis and Probable Cause determination; Member of The Aviation Speaker Bureau; www.aviationspeakers.com In excess of 1500 public speaking engagements before live audiences ranging from elementary school students to professional aviation and non-aviation groups and trade associations. Featured principle in various television documentaries including, The Learning Channel's ­ "Survival In The Sky;" "New Detectives;" "How Did They Do That;" Travel Channel Aviation Safety Series, "Probable Cause;" and PBS "Innovations" series. 4-Year Deposition & Trial Appearance History: August 14, 2002, January 9, 2003 May 30, 2003 June 12, 2003 SilkAir Boeing 737, Palembang, Sumatra LaHaye v. Israel Aircraft Industries Old Republic Insurance Co. v. Jensen et al. Hayes & Callow v. Grant County Public Utility & Kennewick Aircraft Services, Inc. & Clifton Dyer September 29, 2003 Smith v. Helinet Aviation Services, Magnus Aviation EAA Chapter 766, County of Sheboygan and Wisconsin Health Insurance Risk Sharing Plan October 22, 2003 Executive Airlines, Bear Creek, PA, May 21, 2001 October 29, 2003 Yang No v. Schweizer Aircraft Company, et al. January 2, 2004 Kestrel Holdings I LLC v. Learjet, Inc. Bombardier January 29, 2004 Oklahoma State University Crash Litigation August 30/31, 2004 Anofils v. General Motors Corporation December 3, 2004 Anofils v. General Motors Corporation February 24, 2005 Wilson v Falcon Helicopters, et al & Laramie Regional Airport d.b.a Cowboy Aviation Deposition Rule 26 Report/Deposition Rule 26 Report Rule 26 Report/Deposition Expert Report Rule 26 Report/Deposition Deposition Rule 26 Report/Deposition Deposition Deposition Deposition Deposition

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