N239CH is a 1981 Boeing-Vertol 234 (rotorcraft) with serial number MJ006, registered in Aurora, OR. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until May 31, 2027; the renewal window opens on Nov 30, 2026. It is powered by a Honeywell AL5512 rated at 4075 hp. Its airworthiness certificate is in the experimental class (research and development), issued Mar 14, 2026. It is one of 6 234 aircraft in the FAA registry, 4 of them registered in Oregon. The NTSB accident database lists one record for this airframe since 2008, the latest on Aug 22, 2008.
Registration
- FAA status
- Valid registration
- Expires
- May 31, 2027
- Registrant type
- Corporation
- Registered owner
- COLUMBIA HELICOPTERS INC
- Location
- Aurora, OR
- Local FAA office (FSDO)
- Portland FSDO (Northwest) (PDX FSDO) · (503) 615-3200 or (800) 847-3806
- Certificate issued
- May 4, 2017
- Last FAA action
- Jan 22, 2023
- Mode S code (hex)
- A22A29
- Mode S code (octal)
- 50425051
- Official record
- registry.faa.gov
Aircraft
- Manufacturer
- BOEING-VERTOL
- Model
- 234
- Type certificate (TCDS)
- H9EA (Columbia Helicopters Inc.)
- Year manufactured
- 1981
- Serial number
- MJ006
- Aircraft type
- Rotorcraft
- Engine type
- Turbo-shaft
- Engine
- HONEYWELL AL5512 (4075 hp)
- Engines / seats
- 2 / 44
- Weight class
- 20,000 lb and over
- Airworthiness
- Experimental since Mar 14, 2026
- Approved operations
- Research and development
Public airports near Aurora
| Airport | ID | Distance | Tower | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora State Aurora, OR | KUAO | 1 mi | Towered | 100LL, A |
| Lenhardt Airpark Hubbard, OR | 7S9 | 3 mi | Non-towered | 100LL |
| Mulino State Portland-Mulino, OR | 4S9 | 8 mi | Non-towered | 100LL |
Straight-line distance from the registration city, from the FAA airport directory (NASR). The registry does not say where an aircraft is based.
NTSB accident and incident records
| Date | Place | Aircraft (as NTSB recorded it) | Damage | Highest injury | NTSB no. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2008 | Burns, OR | Boeing BV234 this airframe | Substantial | None | LAX08CA282 |
From the NTSB aviation accident database (events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026), matched by N-number. An N-number can move between aircraft, so each row is checked against the serial number on the current registration.