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Attributes | |
ACN | 1321647 |
Time | |
Date | 201512 |
Local Time Of Day | 0601-1200 |
Place | |
Locale Reference | ORD.Airport |
State Reference | IL |
Environment | |
Light | Daylight |
Aircraft 1 | |
Make Model Name | EMB ERJ 145 ER/LR |
Operating Under FAR Part | Part 121 |
Flight Phase | Takeoff |
Flight Plan | IFR |
Aircraft 2 | |
Make Model Name | Commercial Fixed Wing |
Operating Under FAR Part | Part 121 |
Flight Phase | Landing |
Flight Plan | IFR |
Person 1 | |
Function | Pilot Flying Captain |
Qualification | Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) |
Events | |
Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe Ground Event / Encounter Other / Unknown |
Narrative:
[We] encountered uncommanded swerving during the high speed regime of takeoff. Around 110kts; 24kts below V1; the plane experienced a higher than normal vibration possibly in the nose wheel and a sudden swerve to the right. I was pilot flying and called the abort. During the deceleration; control was regained and kept the plane returned to centerline. The procedure was performed as briefed and as previously practiced in the sim by complying with the immediate action items. Once stopped; we ran all appropriate checklists; coordinated with the cabin crew; and established a plan of action. The decision was made to not attempt to taxi with snow and ice covering taxiways. We requested to remain on the runway until a tug could pull our aircraft back to a gate. O'hare tower; maintenance; dispatch; cabin crew and passengers were all kept in the loop and aware of the plan of action. It took about 40 minutes for a tug to hook up to the plane. We gate returned and had all luggage reloaded to a new aircraft that was available to use as a swap. The flight continued with the new aircraft with no other abnormal occurrences.there was winter weather affecting operations. O'hare tower when clearing us for takeoff requested [us to] expedite due to spacing with a landing aircraft on 28C. Other than the uncommanded swerving; there were no other signs of any mechanical issues that were obvious to the pilots. The swerving could have been caused by wake turbulence from the aircraft landing 28C. Unsure of the cause; I opted to be tugged back to the gate rather than taxi with snow and ice on taxiways.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: EMB-145LR Captain reported the aircraft swerved suddenly during the takeoff roll possibly due to wake turbulence from a landing aircraft on an adjacent runway.
Narrative: [We] encountered uncommanded swerving during the high speed regime of takeoff. Around 110kts; 24kts below V1; the plane experienced a higher than normal vibration possibly in the nose wheel and a sudden swerve to the right. I was pilot flying and called the abort. During the deceleration; control was regained and kept the plane returned to centerline. The procedure was performed as briefed and as previously practiced in the sim by complying with the immediate action items. Once stopped; we ran all appropriate checklists; coordinated with the cabin crew; and established a plan of action. The decision was made to not attempt to taxi with snow and ice covering taxiways. We requested to remain on the runway until a tug could pull our aircraft back to a gate. O'Hare Tower; Maintenance; Dispatch; Cabin crew and passengers were all kept in the loop and aware of the plan of action. It took about 40 minutes for a tug to hook up to the plane. We gate returned and had all luggage reloaded to a new aircraft that was available to use as a swap. The flight continued with the new aircraft with no other abnormal occurrences.There was winter weather affecting operations. O'Hare tower when clearing us for takeoff requested [us to] expedite due to spacing with a landing aircraft on 28C. Other than the uncommanded swerving; there were no other signs of any mechanical issues that were obvious to the pilots. The swerving could have been caused by wake turbulence from the aircraft landing 28C. Unsure of the cause; I opted to be tugged back to the gate rather than taxi with snow and ice on taxiways.
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