N853BF

Substantial
Minor

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

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