Narrative:

We were given a descent to FL320. While on our descent we received an amber EICAS message 'pitch trim fail.' I instructed the pilot monitoring (pm) to identify and cancel the message and run the associated QRH procedure. While running the procedure the autopilot kicked off and I began to hand fly the aircraft. The pm ran the QRH procedure which instructed him to reset the pitch trim system (pitch trim system 1 and 2 cutout buttons - push in; then out). In performing this; we received an amber EICAS message 'ap fail.' in addition; the pitch trim fail message illuminated again. The QRH procedure which further instructed to 'land at nearest suitable airport'. The pm and I evaluated the situation and determined that the best course of action would be to continue as we were already setup for landing and on descent to the airport. Since I was hand flying with no trim; I delegated the responsibility to the pm. We requested we get direct to ZZZ for the ILS and to have equipment standing by upon our arrival. ATC complied and gave us a descent to 5000 ft at pilot's discretion. On final approach as airspeed was decreased the controls were becoming heavier to a pitch down attitude. I had the pm roll the speed down close to vapp but then elected to go back to 150 KIAS; for increased aircraft control (vref was calculated at 133KIAS). Upon touchdown; we determined that nose wheel steering capabilities were unaffected; and turned off the runway onto the taxiway.

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Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: ERJ-170 Captain reported Pitch Trim Fail and subsequent Autopilot Fail warnings that resulted in a landing at the nearest suitable airport without further incident.

Narrative: We were given a descent to FL320. While on our descent we received an amber EICAS message 'PITCH TRIM FAIL.' I instructed the Pilot Monitoring (PM) to identify and cancel the message and run the associated QRH procedure. While running the procedure the autopilot kicked off and I began to hand fly the aircraft. The PM ran the QRH procedure which instructed him to reset the Pitch Trim System (Pitch Trim System 1 and 2 Cutout Buttons - PUSH IN; then OUT). In performing this; we received an amber EICAS message 'AP FAIL.' In addition; the PITCH TRIM FAIL message illuminated again. The QRH procedure which further instructed to 'LAND AT NEAREST SUITABLE AIRPORT'. The PM and I evaluated the situation and determined that the best course of action would be to continue as we were already setup for landing and on descent to the airport. Since I was hand flying with no trim; I delegated the responsibility to the PM. We requested we get direct to ZZZ for the ILS and to have equipment standing by upon our arrival. ATC complied and gave us a descent to 5000 ft at pilot's discretion. On final approach as airspeed was decreased the controls were becoming heavier to a pitch down attitude. I had the PM roll the speed down close to Vapp but then elected to go back to 150 KIAS; for increased aircraft control (Vref was calculated at 133KIAS). Upon touchdown; we determined that nose wheel steering capabilities were unaffected; and turned off the runway onto the taxiway.

Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.