Boeing E75N1 accident near Fostoria, Ohio, April 3, 2007
On April 3, 2007 at about 4:50 pm local time, a Boeing E75N1, registered N3840K, was substantially damaged in an accident near Fostoria, Ohio (Fostoria Metropolitan airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during landing. The crosswind and wind gusts were contributing factors.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- April 3, 2007 · about 4:50 pm local time
- Place
- Fostoria, Ohio · Fostoria Metropolitan · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Boeing E75N1 · all E75N1s on the register
- Registration
- N3840K · registry record · serial 75-8399
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
The tail-wheel airplane was substantially damaged during landing when it departed runway 27 (4,198 feet by 100 feet, asphalt) and nosed over. The pilot noted that the intended destination was a planned fuel stop en route to his final destination. He stated that upon "entering the traffic pattern, it was apparent that the winds were stronger than forecast from the south. Upon landing, a gust of wind struck the plane." The airplane subsequently departed the runway pavement and nosed over. Surface winds in the vicinity were reported to be from 210 degrees at 19 knots, gusting to 30 knots. The pilot noted that there were no malfunctions associated with the airplane prior to the accident.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: airline transport pilot
- Ratings: multi-engine land; single-engine land; instrument: airplane
- Flight time: 12,400 hours in all; 18 in this make and model; 240 in the last 90 days; 80 in the last 30 days; 6,500 as pilot in command; 1,600 on instruments
- Last flight review: March 1, 2007
- Medical certificate: Class 1 (without waivers/limitations)
- Seat: rear
- Injury: no injuries
The aircraft
- Last inspection: annual inspection, April 1, 2007; 1.5 hours since
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Pratt & Whitney R-985 (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: 4G4 Youngstown OH at 3:20 pm
- Destination: FZI Fostoria OH
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 27, 4,198 ft by 100 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 210° at 19 knots, gusting 30
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Temperature: 79°F (26°C), dew point 52°F (11°C)
- Altimeter: 29.86 inHg
- Observation at 4:53 pm from FDY, 16 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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Other NTSB records under N3840K the same tail number, which may have belonged to a different aircraft at the time
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