N234SJ is a 1962 Bell UH-1B. It is a rotorcraft with 6 seats, powered by a Lycoming T-53 series rated at 1150 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Chico, CA. Its restricted airworthiness certificate was issued in Sep 1991. It has been registered to its current owner since Mar 2002. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 64 years old
- 1 of 44 Bell UH-1B
2002
1991
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The pilot reported that, during the final run for the aerial application flight, he noticed the engine spooling down. He attempted to land on a nearby road but collided with the terrain, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter or engine that would have precluded normal operation and that the loss of engine power was due to fuel exhaustion.
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