Summary
On January 19, 2004, a Embraer 135 (N734EK) was involved in an incident near Bangor, MA. All 40 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained minor damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: Severe wear of the internal threads of the rudder interconnection contol rod which led to disengagement.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report DCA04IA018. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N734EK.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
Severe wear of the internal threads of the rudder interconnection contol rod which led to disengagement.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
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