# NTSB CHI07CA130: Boeing E75N1, N3840K, Fostoria, OH, April 3, 2007 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: April 3, 2007, 12:50 local (16:50 UTC) - Place: Fostoria, OH - Coordinates: 41.190834, -83.394447 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.1908&lon=-83.3944&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report June 27, 2007 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: FAA-Cleveland FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 65702 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI07CA130 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/65702/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA130 ## Probable cause 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. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - compensation for wind conditions - inadequate, pilot in command (cause) - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) - weather condition - crosswind (contributing factor) - weather condition - gusts (contributing factor) - On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing - terrain condition - ground - Nose over, landing - roll ## Analysis 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. ## Factual narrative The tail-wheel airplane was substantially damaged during landing when it departed the runway 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 was landing on runway 27 (4,198 feet by 100 feet, asphalt) at the time of the accident. He noted that there were no malfunctions associated with the airplane prior to the accident. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N3840K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3840K), registered now, S/N 75-8399, built 1943 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Boeing E75N1 - Registry model: [Boeing E75N1](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-e75n1) (registry code 1380154) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming R680](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-r680) (registry code 41540, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 75-8399 - Engines: Pratt & Whitney R-985 reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, April 1, 2007, 1.5 hours before - Departed: 4G4, Youngstown, OH - Destination: FZI, Fostoria, OH - Airport: FZI, Fostoria Metropolitan, runway 27, 4,198 × 100 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 41; injuries: none; airline transport; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 1, without waivers/limitations; last flight review March 1, 2007; seat: rear; flight hours: 12,400 total, 18 in this make and model, 6,500 as pilot in command, 240 in the last 90 days, 80 in the last 30 days, 0 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 210° at 19 knots, gusting 30 - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 79 °F, dew point 52 °F - Altimeter: 29.86 inHg - Observed at: FDY, 16 nm away ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20070403019539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070403019539A), Apr 3, 2007: Boeing E75N1, Fostoria, OH, Substantial damage. (-23) Rated pilot had recently purchased aircraft and was on VFR flight with pilot rated passenger. Weather briefing was through national weather service and… ## Other investigations on N3840K (1) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB CHI08LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA102), Apr 14, 2008: Boeing E75N1 (N3840K), Youngstown, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. 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