# Powers BD-4

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1130603
- Manufacturer (registry): POWERS
- Model: BD-4
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 83 mph
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/powers-bd-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 (1)

- [N239CP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N239CP): [Selover-Stephan Holger A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SELOVER-STEPHAN%20HOLGER%20A), [Lake Oswego, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Lake%20Oswego), built 1974, S/N 239

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB SEA96LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA097), May 25, 1996: Powers Bede BD-4 (N239CP), Pacific City, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing flare, and his failure to maintain runway alignment, which resulted in an encounter with tall grass beside the intended…

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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

- [Accident 19960525019959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960525019959A), May 25, 1996: Amtrbd BEDEBD4 (N239CP), Pacific City, OR, Substantial damage. Crosswind gust blew homebuilt left of runway on flare. Left gear landed soft mud off runway. Cartwheeled.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Bede BD-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/bede-bd-4): 4 registered aircraft, registry code 1130512
- [Barker Rodney N BD-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/barker-rodney-n-bd-4): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056010A
- [Seibold Lary L BD-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/seibold-lary-l-bd-4): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05604SN
- [Steere John F BD-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/steere-john-f-bd-4): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056051U
- [Raabel Gary K BD-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/raabel-gary-k-bd-4): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0560573
- [Bede/Norrison BD 4](https://openairdocs.org/model/bede-norrison-bd-4): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0560611
- [Weigle Alan B BD-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/weigle-alan-b-bd-4): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05606AX
- [Alan J Colburn BD-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/alan-j-colburn-bd-4): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05608FI
- [Morton R/Morton D BD4](https://openairdocs.org/model/morton-r-morton-d-bd4): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05614HB
- [Mcconnell H James BD-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcconnell-h-james-bd-4): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05618MT
- [Glenn BD-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/glenn-bd-4): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0561905
- [Metty Tom BD-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/metty-tom-bd-4): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05623Z8

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