Narrative:

I tried to load pertinent data into the drop down menus within [the reporting system]; but they were not available. We were cleared by center to descend via the parqr STAR into clt; landing south; we then got a frequency change to approach. It was a little tight on the descent and as were discussing that point we determined we were too high on one of the descent points. Just before I asked for relief the controller asked if were given the descend via late. It confused me somewhat and I replied no; I was still trying to figure out where we went wrong during his query. He turned us off of the STAR and nothing else was mentioned. I thought he turned us out before we crossed the fix/restriction.Cause1. Failure to closely focus on situational awareness especially in regards to aircraft position on STAR.2. Complacency- long and relatively quiet flight followed by a busy arrival. In error I didn't see the threat; great regrets.3. Late clearance that we should have started right down on instead of looking over the points and then planning. 4. Lack of effective crew communication on navigation fixes; altitudes and intents.5. Could have briefed earlier in the flight.this was a very eye opening event for me. I need to brief earlier and focus closely on each fix of the stars. I need to recognize complacency and strive to avoid it and always combat it. The procedures are well laid out for us in the SOP manual and I always closely them. I pride myself on good communication; but obviously the fact that this event happened tells me much about each time; every time discussing and never assuming. This time acting quickly escaped me due to complacency and getting jammed and I'm still recovering from the realization it happened to me; good lesson. This event was 100% preventable and each cause listed above is what I will take with me as a means to recognize my shortcomings and set my intentions and follow through to prevent it from happening again.

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Title: CRJ-900 flight crew reported being unable to meet a crossing restriction during approach to CLT due to a late descent clearance by TRACON.

Narrative: I tried to load pertinent data into the drop down menus within [the reporting system]; but they were not available. We were cleared by Center to descend via the PARQR STAR into CLT; landing south; we then got a frequency change to Approach. It was a little tight on the descent and as were discussing that point we determined we were too high on one of the descent points. Just before I asked for relief the controller asked if were given the descend via late. It confused me somewhat and I replied no; I was still trying to figure out where we went wrong during his query. He turned us off of the STAR and nothing else was mentioned. I thought he turned us out before we crossed the fix/restriction.Cause1. Failure to closely focus on situational awareness especially in regards to aircraft position on STAR.2. Complacency- Long and relatively quiet flight followed by a busy arrival. In error I didn't see the threat; great regrets.3. Late clearance that we should have started right down on instead of looking over the points and then planning. 4. Lack of effective crew communication on NAV fixes; altitudes and intents.5. Could have briefed earlier in the flight.This was a very eye opening event for me. I need to brief earlier and focus closely on each fix of the STARs. I need to recognize complacency and strive to avoid it and always combat it. The procedures are well laid out for us in the SOP Manual and I always closely them. I pride myself on good communication; but obviously the fact that this event happened tells me much about each time; every time discussing and never assuming. This time acting quickly escaped me due to complacency and getting jammed and I'm still recovering from the realization it happened to me; good lesson. This event was 100% preventable and each cause listed above is what I will take with me as a means to recognize my shortcomings and set my intentions and follow through to prevent it from happening again.

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.