Embraer EMB-145XR incident near Akron, Ohio, March 18, 2011
On March 18, 2011 at about 4:09 am local time, a Embraer EMB-145XR, registered N11187, suffered minor damage in an incident during landing (landing roll) near Akron, Ohio (Akron-Canton Regional Airport). It was flown under scheduled airline rules (Part 121). No one was hurt; 46 people were on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The uncommanded left deflection of the airplane's nosewheel for reasons that could not be determined because postincident examination of the nosewheel steering system did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- March 18, 2011 · about 4:09 am local time
- Place
- Akron, Ohio · Akron-Canton Regional Airport · map
- Type
- Incident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 46 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Embraer EMB-145XR · all EMB-145XRs on the register
- Registration
- N11187 · registry record · serial 14500927
- Damage
- Minor damage
- Flight
- Flight · scheduled airline rules (Part 121)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
The flight crew reported that the flight was uneventful until the nosewheel touched down, at which time, the airplane made an uncommanded left turn and then veered off the runway. Examination of the runway revealed a witness mark from the right nosewheel tire chine consistent with a left deflection of the nosewheel steering. Testing of the nosewheel steering system and its components did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported that he used a bracket to support his approach plate book and that, during the event, the book slid off of the bracket and onto his lap. He then tossed the book out of the way. He stated that, at some point, the book may have been in the area of the nosewheel tiller but that it was not on the tiller and that it was clear of the tiller before the airplane exited the runway. Although it is possible that the weight of a book engaged the tiller, it could not be determined if the tiller was engaged during the event.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of control on ground during landing (landing roll) defining event
- Runway excursion during landing (flare/touchdown)
The NTSB's findings
- cause Not determined › Not determined › (general) › (general) › Unknown/Not determined
- cause Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability › Performance/control parameters › Directional control › Not attained/maintained
Pilot
- Certificate: airline transport pilot
- Ratings: multi-engine land; instrument: airplane
- Flight time: 3,829 hours in all; 154 in the last 90 days
- Last flight review: December 19, 2010
- Medical certificate: Class 1
- Seat: left
- Injury: no injuries
Co-pilot
- Certificate: commercial pilot
- Ratings: multi-engine land; instrument: airplane
- Flight time: 2,646 hours in all; 177 in the last 90 days
- Medical certificate: Class 1
- Seat: rgt
- Injury: no injuries
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 11,686 hours
- Last inspection: continuous airworthiness programme, May 25, 2011
- Seats: 55
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine 1: Rolls-Royc AE3007 SER (turbofan); 0 hours total
- Engine 2: Rolls-Royc AE3007 SER (turbofan); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: ORD Chicago IL at 3:22 am
- Destination: CAK Akron OH
- Flight plan: IFR
- Runway 23, 8,205 ft by 150 ft
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Light: night
- Wind: from 210° at 14 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 6,000 ft
- Temperature: 57°F (14°C), dew point 43°F (6°C)
- Altimeter: 29.93 inHg
- Observation at 3:51 am from CAK
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabi | 1 | |||
| Flight crew | 2 | |||
| Passengers | 43 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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