N234SJ

Substantial
None

BELL UH-1BS/N: 388

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, March 2, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA118
Location
Orland, CA
Event ID
20230306106831
Coordinates
39.727032, -122.070950
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

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

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
388
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1962
Model / ICAO
UH-1BUH1
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
UH-1B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
PORTER FLYING SERVICES INC
Address
8562 AGUAS FRIAS RD
City
CHICO
State / Zip Code
CA 95928-9521
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# WPR23LA118