Narrative:

During pushback; taxi; and takeoff all operations were normal (all applicable checklists were used). Almost immediately after takeoff (between 50-400 ft) the #2 engine hydraulic pump caution light illuminated; we continued in a normal operation until 1;500 ft. We then informed ATC that we would be returning to the field; ran the appropriate non-normal checklist; and declared an emergency. We informed the company; told the flight attendant that we were returning to ZZZ; and told the passengers that it would be a normal landing. We then finished the flight using the appropriate checklist and made a normal landing.

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Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: Dash8 Captain reported engine driven hydraulic pump caution light shortly after lift off. Procedures are complied with and uneventful return and landing ensue.

Narrative: During pushback; taxi; and takeoff all operations were normal (all applicable checklists were used). Almost immediately after takeoff (between 50-400 FT) the #2 Engine Hydraulic Pump caution light illuminated; we continued in a normal operation until 1;500 FT. We then informed ATC that we would be returning to the field; ran the appropriate non-normal checklist; and declared an emergency. We informed the company; told the Flight Attendant that we were returning to ZZZ; and told the passengers that it would be a normal landing. We then finished the flight using the appropriate checklist and made a normal landing.

Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site as of April 2012 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.