# FAA incident reports: Embraer EMB-120RT

A list on [Embraer EMB-120RT](https://openairdocs.org/model/embraer-emb-120rt.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

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- [Incident 20020523019639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020523019639I.md): EMB EMB120RT · Orlando, FL · May 23, 2002 · N463CA
  > (-23) Climbing through 10,000 ft there was a drop in np on the #2 engine. Shortly after the drop in np on the #2 engine the oil press dropped to 0. The #2 oil pressure warning illuminated on the map. We proceeded with the precautionary engine shutdown…
- [Accident 20010319039099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010319039099A.md): EMB EMB120RT · Westpalmbeach, FL · Mar 19, 2001 · N266CA · Substantial damage
  > (-23) The aircraft experienced an upset. The investigation is continuing.
- [Incident 20010122005259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010122005259I.md): EMB EMB120RT · Muskegon, MI · Jan 22, 2001 · N85GL · Substantial damage
  > (-23) Employee of another company was towing deicing tower to equipment parking area when it struck the horizontal stabilizer of N-85-GL. The a/c received substantial damge. The r/h elevator end cap and end rib from approx. 3" aft of the landing to the…
- [Incident 20001218028869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001218028869I.md): EMB EMB120RT · Wichita, KS · Dec 18, 2000 · N232AS
  > (-23) After takeoff enroute from ict to dfw, a/c experienced smoke in the cockpit. Emergency was declared and returned to ict and landed without incident. Contract maintenance checked a/c, found deicing fluid in the air conditioning packs. Turned engines and…
- [Incident 20000924016639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000924016639I.md): EMB EMB120RT · Orlando, FL · Sep 24, 2000 · N463CA · Minor damage
  > (-23) Attached incident narrative
- [Incident 20000731035709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000731035709I.md): EMB EMB120RT · Dallas-Ft Worth, TX · Jul 31, 2000 · N241AS
  > (-23) Atlantic southeast flight #867 encountered turbulence at 6000', near glenrose, during its flight from dfw-ile, at which time [privacy data omitted] stated that flt attendent [privacy data omitted] hit the ceiling of the aircraft. She was able to…
- [Incident 20000227002219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000227002219I.md): EMB EMB120RT · Redding, CA · Feb 27, 2000 · N200CD
  > (-23) Aircraft encountered what the pilot described as severe clear air turbulence with a large downdraft followed by a sudden updraft during the approach to Redding airport. All loose items in the cockpit became dislodged. Two of the passengers stated that…
- [Incident 19990114012769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990114012769I.md): EMB EMB120 · Atlanta, GA · Jan 14, 1999 · N233AS · Substantial damage · 1 fatal
  > On the morning of Friday January 15, at approx. 0815, inspector jones requested that I dispatch myself to the Atlanta airport to represent the FAA, and team b from the operations standpoint with any assistance needed regarding the Emb-120 ramp accident which…
- [Incident 19981215043249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981215043249I.md): EMB EMB120RT · Dallas-Ft Worth, TX · Dec 15, 1998 · N240AS
  > (-5)According to the PIC, about 15 nautical miles out from landing, he began to vomit. This continued for a few minutes. After asking ATC for their landing sequence (no.7), ATC inquired about why he should ask. The PIC replied that we may need priority…
- [Incident 19970727027159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970727027159I.md): EMB EMB120RT · Indianapolis, IN · Jul 27, 1997 · N241CA
  > Narrative: on July 27, 1997 comair flight 3199 was enroute from cincinnati, oh to milwaukee, WI and diverted to Indianapolis, IN. The left engine/wheel well fire-overheat warning light was illuminated. An emergency was declared. The left engine was shut down…
- [Incident 19970529015549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970529015549I.md): EMB EMB120RT · Orlando, FL · May 29, 1997 · N168CA
  > Narrative: on may 29, 1997 at approximately 1255 EDT coma flight 3339 a 14 CFR 121 aircarrier Emb-120 aircraft encountered wake turbulance at 9000 feet by airtraffic approximately 5.6 miles in front while flying in the same direction. There were no injuries…
- [Accident 19970109000259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970109000259A.md): EMB EMB120RT · Detroit, MI · Jan 9, 1997 · N265CA · Destroyed · 29 fatal
  > On approach when crashed, weather may have been a factor. (.4)the flight was being vectored for the approach to runway 3R at Detroit metropolitan Wayne county airport (dtw) when the aircraft descended and impacted the ground. The aircraft struck the ground in…
- [Incident 19961224043679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961224043679I.md): EMB EMB120 · Dallas-Ft Worth, TX · Dec 24, 1996 · N243AS
  > Taxiing to ramp. Fumes in cabin. Evacuated. Aircondition unit overheated. Sqwat switch failed. Stopped cooling fan.
- [Accident 19960623019909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960623019909A.md): EMB EMB120RT · Orlando, FL · Jun 23, 1996 · N168CA · Substantial damage
  > Lost hydraulic system. Unable gear down, landed gear up. Pump pressure hose leaked. Crew misused free fall system.
- [Incident 19960228008139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960228008139I.md): EMB EMB120RT · Phoenix, AZ · Feb 28, 1996 · N193YV · Minor damage
  > Narrative: mesa airlines, Emb-120, operating as air shuttle 5025 arrived at Phoenix sky Harbor at approximately 2040 MST. Mesa's parking area is at terminal 4 on the north and east (center) concourse, a passenger bridge walkway connects the center and east…
- [Incident 19960126003289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960126003289I.md): EMB EMB120 · Atlanta, GA · Jan 26, 1996 · N242AS
  > Narrative: aircraft lost nosewheel steering 3 to 5 seconds after touchdown on runway 9R at Atlanta, GA. Directional control was maintained with differential braking until aircraft was almost stopped. Nosewheel then locked to left and nosewheel fell off edge…
- [Incident 19950517021159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950517021159I.md): EMB EMB120RT · Chicago, IL · May 17, 1995 · N200CD
  > Lost oil pressure left engine diverted mdw. Oil pressure fitting at regulator broke.
- [Incident 19940903033279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940903033279I.md): EMB EMB120RT · San Francisco, CA · Sep 3, 1994 · N282UE
  > Smoke in cockpit on taxi for takeoff. Returned to ramp. No fire. Cockpit electric fan motor burned up caused smoke.
- [Incident 19940520022329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940520022329I.md): EMB EMB120RT · Fresno, CA · May 20, 1994 · N271UE
  > Lost cabin pressurization. Outflow valves and auto controller replaced. On descent some oxygen masks failed deploy.
- [Incident 19940308011299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940308011299I.md): EMB EMB120RT · Washington, DC · Mar 8, 1994 · N287UE · Minor damage
  > Left wing struck a baggage rack while turning from gate toward the taxiway.
- [Incident 19930926039869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930926039869I.md): EMB EMB120RT · Covington/Cinci, KY · Sep 26, 1993 · N265CA
  > Gear vibration on climb out. Returned. Found left nose door disconnected from actuator rod. Re engaged door rod.
- [Incident 19930804035999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930804035999I.md): EMB EMB120RT · Orlando, FL · Aug 4, 1993 · N261CA
  > Left engine duct leak after takeoff. Shut engine down. Returned. Landed safely.
- [Incident 19930629044339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930629044339I.md): EMB EMB120RT · Washington, DC · Jun 29, 1993 · N269CA · Minor damage
  > Left wing tip collided with jetway while departing from gate.
- [Incident 19930620023459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930620023459I.md): EMB EMB120RT · Fort Wayne, IN · Jun 20, 1993 · N264CA
  > Loss of power in right engine. Shut engine down. Precautionary landing. Found facture in P3 control line.
- [Accident 19930429011019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930429011019A.md): EMB EMB120RT · Pine Bluff, AR · Apr 29, 1993 · N24706 · Substantial damage
  > Used incorrect auto pilot mode on climb. Airframe ice caused stall. Improper recovery. Lost left props and cowling
- [Incident 19930115008219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930115008219I.md): EMB EMB120RT · Covington/Cinci, KY · Jan 15, 1993 · N254CA
  > Lost hydraulic system after takeoff. Returned. Found hydraulic lines severed by loose hydraulic access panel.
- [Incident 19921115049729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921115049729I.md): EMB EMB120RT · Detroit, MI · Nov 15, 1992 · N244CA
  > Smoke odor in cockpit after NR2 engine start. Passengers deplaned. Suspect gear handle control box.
- [Incident 19920721037959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920721037959I.md): EMB EMB120RT · Denver, CO · Jul 21, 1992 · N221YV
  > Prop overspeed on both engines on approach. Landed safely. Found open circuit breakers for flight idle stop system.
- [Incident 19920519020919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920519020919I.md): EMB EMB120RT · Akron, OH · May 19, 1992 · N335JS
  > Precautionary NR2 engine shutdown due to a duct overheat light. Returned. Aircraft susceptible to duct overheat.
- [Incident 19920428015889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920428015889I.md): EMB EMB120RT · Springfield, MO · Apr 28, 1992 · N127AM
  > Left generator went off line. Engine shut down. Landed safely. Replaced starter generator.
- [Incident 19920419017749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920419017749I.md): EMB EMB120RT · Covington - Cin, OH · Apr 19, 1992 · N246CA · Minor damage
  > Pilot reported finding left nacelle hydraulic access door missing upon conducting a post flight inspection.
- [Incident 19920318013619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920318013619I.md): EMB EMB120RT · Albany, NY · Mar 18, 1992 · N287UE
  > As power was applied for takeoff the condition warning sounded. Aborted. Flap lever not in proper detent.
- [Incident 19920104011349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920104011349I.md): EMB EMB120 · Greensboro, NC · Jan 4, 1992 · N238AS
  > Pilot set altimeter incorrectly on descent. Came within 200 feet vertically and 3NM laterally to another aircraft.
- [Incident 19911008054439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911008054439I.md): EMB EMB120RT · Covington - Cin, OH · Oct 8, 1991 · N248CA
  > Electrical smoke odor in aircraft while taxiing to runway. Stopped and evacuated. Unable to locate origin.
- [Accident 19910911039219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910911039219A.md): EMB EMB120RT · Eagle Lake, TX · Sep 11, 1991 · N33701 · Destroyed · 14 fatal
  > On descent,breakup in flight and fire. Left horizontal stabilizer leading edge failed. Improper maintenance.
- [Incident 19910813048489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910813048489I.md): EMB EMB120RT · Redmond, OR · Aug 13, 1991 · N270UE
  > Right engine shut itself down on climb. Returned. Landed safely. Had a NR4 bearing failure.
- [Incident 19910804038549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910804038549I.md): EMB EMB120 · Sioux City, IA · Aug 4, 1991 · N124AM
  > Unable to retract left gear after takeoff. Returned. Down lock pin was still installed.
- [Incident 19910715036349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910715036349I.md): EMB EMB120 · Huntsville, AL · Jul 15, 1991 · N237AS
  > Unsafe gear indication on approach. Checked gear and landed safely. Target for the left main was adjusted.
- [Incident 19910712041539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910712041539I.md): EMB EMB120 · Dallas-Ft Worth, TX · Jul 12, 1991 · N265AS
  > Tail pipe fire warning on departure. Shut down right engine. Returned. False alarm due to bad control module.
- [Incident 19910707033579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910707033579I.md): EMB EMB120RT · Dallas-Ft Worth, TX · Jul 7, 1991 · N260AS
  > Hydraulic low level warning light on after takeoff. Returned. Hydraulic reservoir low on fluid.
- [Accident 19910405009019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910405009019A.md): EMB EMB120RT · Brunswick, GA · Apr 5, 1991 · N270AS · Destroyed · 23 fatal
  > Severe asymmetric thrust on final approach caused loss of control. Result of left propeller control unit malfunction
- [Incident 19910401013189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910401013189I.md): EMB EMB120RT · Santa Ana, CA · Apr 1, 1991 · N271UE · Minor damage
  > Struck a parked aircraft while taxiing from the gate. Being guided by ground personnel.
- [Incident 19901116065419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901116065419I.md): EMB EMB120RT · Asheville, NC · Nov 16, 1990 · N283UE
  > On landing rollout, struck and killed a deer.
- [Incident 19901019054379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901019054379I.md): EMB EMB120RT · Louisville, KY · Oct 19, 1990 · N196CA · Minor damage
  > Fire and smoke from captains relay panel. Electrical power shut down. Fire went out. All five relays replaced.
- [Incident 19900910047859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900910047859I.md): EMB EMB120RT · Washington, DC · Sep 10, 1990 · N285UE · Minor damage
  > NR1 engine oil pressure fluctuating on approach. Fire from generator. Oil leak from worn garloc seal on generator.
- [Incident 19900609037369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900609037369I.md): EMB EMB120 · Beaumont Port A, TX · Jun 9, 1990 · N239AS
  > Smoke in cockpit after departure. Returned. Right air cycle machine had overheated.
- [Incident 19900605032229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900605032229I.md): EMB EMB120RT · Washington, DC · Jun 5, 1990 · N283UE · Minor damage
  > Right engine shut down due to severed oil line after departure. Returned. Failing cowling cut oil line.
- [Accident 19900409011582A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900409011582A.md): EMB EMB120 · Gadsden, AL · Apr 9, 1990 · N217AS · Substantial damage
  > Tried avoid opposite direction N99501 that struck his empennage and broke up.
- [Incident 19900402012699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900402012699I.md): EMB EMB120RT · St Louis, MO · Apr 2, 1990 · N127AM
  > Crew advised ATC of low fuel status and requested deviation. Had miscommunication of actual fuel status.
- [Incident 19900303013659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900303013659I.md): EMB EMB120 · Oxnard, CA · Mar 3, 1990 · N277UE
  > Partial hydraulic power loss after departure. Landed at los angeles without incident.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3260202')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/embraer-emb-120rt/incidents

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