Summary
On March 02, 2023, a Bell UH-1B (N234SJ) was involved in an incident near Orland, CA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR23LA118. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N234SJ.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR23LA118