# Mellema BEDE 4

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1130449
- Manufacturer (registry): MELLEMA
- Model: BEDE 4
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 4
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 137 mph
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/mellema-bede-4

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft

None registered with this model now.

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 DFW07CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA175), Aug 3, 2007: Mellema Bede 4 (N76VR), Ennis, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane following the disconnect of the tailwheel steering chain while landing.
- [NTSB SEA86LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA149), Jun 21, 1986: Mellema Bede 4 (N76VR), Kent, WA, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20070803015949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070803015949A), Aug 3, 2007: Amtr BEDEBD4 (N76VR), Ennis, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) The private rated pilot and passenger were on a 14 CFR part 91 local flight. During practice touch and go landings on runway 15 at Ennis Municipal…
- [Accident 19860621057889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860621057889A), Jun 21, 1986: Amtrbd BEDEBD4 (N76VR), Kent, WA, Substantial damage. Engine lost power on takeoff. Aborted and ground looped to avoid trees. Large bug found in fuel line.

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Dye Rodney D BEDE 4](https://openairdocs.org/model/dye-rodney-d-bede-4): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05611LS
- [Levers Earl BEDE-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/levers-earl-bede-4): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05622YR
- [Krum BEDE 4](https://openairdocs.org/model/krum-bede-4): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 1130427
- [Law BEDE 4](https://openairdocs.org/model/law-bede-4): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 1130465
- [Graeser BEDE 4](https://openairdocs.org/model/graeser-bede-4): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 1130470
- [Barton BEDE 4](https://openairdocs.org/model/barton-bede-4): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 1130538
- [Wilkin Stanley BEDE-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/wilkin-stanley-bede-4): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 056054X
- [Barr David BEDE 4](https://openairdocs.org/model/barr-david-bede-4): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05607KW
- [Lynch BEDE 4](https://openairdocs.org/model/lynch-bede-4): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05612AB
- [Stumpf BEDE-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/stumpf-bede-4): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0562014
- [Levesen BEDE 4](https://openairdocs.org/model/levesen-bede-4): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 1130406
- [Hewes BEDE 4](https://openairdocs.org/model/hewes-bede-4): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 1130409

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