Flight Tracker
N234SJ
1962 BELL UH-1B
Rotorcraft · Turbo-shaft · Restricted
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
PORTER FLYING SERVICES INC
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
CHICO, CA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Mar 20, 2002
Airworthiness Date
Sep 16, 1991
Expires
Oct 31, 2029
Approved Operations
Other

Airframe

Manufacturer
BELL
Model
UH-1B
Year
1962
Serial Number
388
Seats
6
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
103 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
T-53 SERIES
Type
Turbo-shaft
Power
1,150 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A218F5
Mode S Code (Octal)
50414365

The hex code is the aircraft's ICAO 24-bit address, broadcast by its ADS-B transponder. It is the key used to match live position reports to this registration.

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Mar 2, 2023 Accident Substantial Orland, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause

The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power.

NTSB WPR23LA118
Oct 16, 2003 Accident Substantial Durham, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

Separation of the power turbine shaft retaining bolt resulting in extensive power turbine area damage and a loss of shaft output power.

NTSB LAX04LA015