Accident Details
Date
Monday, January 19, 2004
NTSB Number
DCA04IA018
Location
Bangor, MA
Event ID
20040528X00692
Aircraft Damage
MINR
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
40
Total Aboard
40
Probable Cause and Findings
Severe wear of the internal threads of the rudder interconnection contol rod which led to disengagement.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N734EK
Make
EMBRAER
Engine Type
Turbo-jet
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
KINGMAN AIRLINE SERVICES INC
Address
9900 FLIGHTLINE DR
Status
Deregistered
City
KINGMAN
State / Zip Code
AZ 86401-6757
Country
United States
Analysis
American Eagle Embraer 135, N734EK, experienced an uncommanded rudder deflection after takeoff from Bangor, Maine. The flight crew returned to Bangor and landed the airplane uneventfully. There were 35 passengers and 3 crew members on board. Inspection of the airplane after the incident revealed a failed rudder interconnect rod.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DCA04IA018