N853BFBD 4- FRANCISCO BD-4 1990-07-31 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

BD 4- FRANCISCO BD-4 S/N: 445

Summary

On July 31, 1990, a Bd 4- Francisco BD-4 (N853BF) was involved in an accident near Rosemount, MN. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE MANUFACTURER (AMATEUR BUILT) TO DESIGN FUEL SYSTEM ADEQUATELY TO PREVENT VAPOR LOCK IN FUEL LINE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI90DER04. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N853BF.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 31, 1990
NTSB Number
CHI90DER04
Location
ROSEMOUNT, MN
Event ID
20001212X23622
Coordinates
44.910564, -93.339424
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE MANUFACTURER (AMATEUR BUILT) TO DESIGN FUEL SYSTEM ADEQUATELY TO PREVENT VAPOR LOCK IN FUEL LINE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BD 4- FRANCISCO
Serial Number
445
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1985
Model / ICAO
BD-4 FK14
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
BD-4

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FRANCISCO BOYD M JR
Address
13996 HOLYOKE CT
City
APPLE VALLEY
State / Zip Code
MN 55124-9404
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI90DER04