American Eagle Airlines Inc
Also recorded as: AMERICAN EAGLE AIRLINES INC, American Eagle Airlines Inc
Accident & enforcement record
Events that happened, regardless of the operator's own reporting. Each links to its public source.
NTSB accidents & incidents
23 records, spanning 1994–2015.
Operated by American Eagle Airlines (per NTSB report)
an in-flight collision with a bird.
Operated by American Eagle Airlines (per NTSB report)
The flight crew's failure to manage cockpit tasks during taxi resulting in a loss of situation awareness and subsequently taxiing past a required turn point and onto an active runway without clearance. Contributing to the runway incursion was the ground controllers ineffective monitoring to ensure issued taxi instructions were followed.
Operated by AMERICAN EAGLE AIRLINES INC (per NTSB report)
The presence of deice fluid on the floor, which resulted in a slip hazard and an injury to the flight attendant.
Operated by AMERICAN EAGLE AIRLINES INC (per NTSB report)
The emergency ground egress during which a passenger broke her ankle. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the environmental system, which allowed smoke from a nearby house fire to enter the airplane.
Operated by AMERICAN EAGLE AIRLINES INC (per NTSB report)
The flight's continued operation through an area containing substantial convective weather activity. Contributing to the accident was the air traffic control/traffic management unit's lack of awareness and recognition of the effect of weather movement on the departure route in use and the flight crew's acceptance of a route and limited weather deviation that was inadequate to maintain a safe distance from the thunderstorms in the area.
Operated by AMERICAN EAGLE AIRLINES INC (per NTSB report)
Operated by AMERICAN EAGLE AIRLINES INC (per NTSB report)
The overheat and failure the brake during landing due to oxidation of the brake rotors, which went undetected by maintenance personnel. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s lack of familiarity with detailed brake oxidation inspection procedures.
Operated by AMERICAN EAGLE AIRLINES INC (per NTSB report)
An in-flight encounter with convectively induced turbulence associated with developing thunderstorms under the flight path during the airplane's climb to cruise flight.
Operated by AMERICAN EAGLE AIRLINES INC (per NTSB report)
The passenger's decision to deplane without assistance despite having a preexisting condition that limited her mobility.
Operated by AMERICAN EAGLE AIRLINES INC (per NTSB report)
The inadvertent encounter with convective weather during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew's failure to detect and avoid the thunderstorm cell earlier in the flight, and the failure of air traffic controllers to provide the convective weather information to the flight crew.
Operated by AMERICAN EAGLE AIRLINES INC (per NTSB report)
The air traffic controller's issuance of an improper takeoff clearance to the pilot of the Embraer. Contributing to the incident was the instructor’s inadequate monitoring of the trainee local controller.
Operated by American Eagle Airlines Inc (per NTSB report)
The flight crew's failure to adequately monitor and maintain clearance from a parked aircraft while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was an improperly parked airplane that encroached upon the taxiway area.
Operated by American Eagle Airlines, Inc. (per NTSB report)
An in-flight loss of control due to ice accreted in supercooled liquid droplets (SLD) conditions, and the flight crew's failure to maintain the specified minimum airspeed in icing conditions. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew's decision to climb the airplane in known and forecast icing conditions using an autopilot mode contrary to that specified in the operator's Airplane Operations Manual for climbs during periods of ice accretion or when ice was present on the airframe.
Operated by American Eagle Airlines, Inc. (per NTSB report)
The ground personnel's failure to maintain clearance from the propeller. Contributing factors were the ground personnel's failure to comply with procedures/directives and the ground personnel's failure to properly use equipment.
Operated by AMERICAN EAGLE AIRLINES (per NTSB report)
The in-flight encounter with moderate to severe turbulence in clouds resulting in the serious injury to the flight attendant. A contributing factor in the accident was the poor in-flight planning by the captain for his allowing beverage service to continue after being advised by ATC of an area of turbulence that was approximately 4 minutes ahead of their position.
Operated by American Eagle Airlines, Inc. (per NTSB report)
the ingestion of ice/slush into both engines, which resulted in dual engine power fluctuations.
Operated by AMERICAN EAGLE AIRLINES, INC. (per NTSB report)
The jammed horizontal stabilizer trim that occurred during the airplane's initial climb after takeoff. Factors relating to the incident were the inadequate capability of the horizontal stabilizer trim actuator to move the stabilizer during all flight phases, and the inadequate design of the system by the manufacturer.
Operated by AMERICAN EAGLE AIRLINES (per NTSB report)
the improper takeoff clearance issued by the local controller.
Operated by American Eagle Airlines, Inc. (per NTSB report)
the captain's failure to follow standard operating procedure for landing on a contaminated ruway in that he touched down long, which combined with his delayed braking resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing factors were the captain's failure to maintain runway alignment following his disconnect of the autopilot, the gusty crosswind and the wet runway. In addition, the following were contributing factors: (1) the airport operator's failure to fill in a ditch in the runway safety area, (2) the FAA's granting of 14 CFR Part 139 approval to the airport when the runway safety area (RSA) did not meet the recommended length for a Part 139 airport, and (3) the FAA's continued lack of acknowledgement to the airport of the inadequate RSA following their annual airport inspection checks.
Operated by AMERICAN EAGLE AIRLINES, INC (per NTSB report)
the failure of the ramp service clerk to maintain clearance with the operating propeller. A factor related to the accident the inattentiveness on the part of the clerk.
Operated by AMERICAN EAGLE AIRLINES, INC. (per NTSB report)
The pilot-in-command's failure to perform a missed approach as required by his company procedures. Factors were the pilot-in-command's improper in-flight decisions, the pilot-in-command's failure to comply with FAA regulations and company procedures, inadequate crew coordination, and fatigue.
Operated by AMERICAN EAGLE AIRLINES INC (per NTSB report)
The crew's failure to execute a missed approach and the flying pilot's (captain) failure to maintain directional control upon touchdown with a seven degree left bank and a right quartering tailwind. Factor's were the snow covered runway/landing area and the night conditions.
Operated by AMERICAN EAGLE AIRLINES (per NTSB report)
the loss of control, attributed to a sudden and unexpected aileron hinge moment reversal that occurred after a ridge of ice accreted beyond the deice boots while the airplane was in a holding pattern during which it intermittently encountered supercooled cloud and drizzle/rain drops, the size and water content of which exceeded those described in the icing certification envelope. The airplane was susceptible to this loss of control, and the crew was unable to recover. Contributing to the accident were: 1) the French Directorate General for Civil Aviation's (DGAC's) inadequate oversight of the ATR 42 and 72, and its failure to take the necessary corrective action to ensure continued airworthiness in icing conditions; and 2) the DGAC's failure to provide the FAA with timely airworthiness information developed from previous ATR incidents and accidents in icing conditions,3) the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA's) failure to ensure that aircraft icing certification requirements, operational requirements for flight into icing conditions, and FAA published aircraft icing information adequately accounted for the hazards that can result from flight in freezing rain, 4) the FAA's inadequate oversight of the ATR 42 and 72 to ensure continued airworthiness in icing conditions; and 5) ATR's inadequate response to the continued occurrence of ATR 42 icing/roll upsets which, in conjunction with information learned about aileron control difficulties during the certification and development of the ATR 42 and 72, should have prompted additional research, and the creation of updated airplane flight manuals, flightcrew operating manuals and training programs related to operation of the ATR 42 and 72 in such icing conditions.
FAA enforcement actions
170 actions, spanning 1998–2013.
Sanction: $40,000 · case closed 2014-11-26
Sanction: $5,000 · case closed 2014-10-14
Sanction: $17,500 · case closed 2014-05-07
Sanction: $30,000 · case closed 2013-11-04
Sanction: $2,000 · case closed 2013-11-04
Sanction: $2,000 · case closed 2013-11-04
Sanction: $15,000 · case closed 2014-06-24
Sanction: $8,750 · case closed 2013-06-12
Sanction: $40,000 · case closed 2013-08-20
Sanction: $25,000 · case closed 2013-06-12
Sanction not stated · case closed 2014-01-07
Sanction: $10,000 · case closed 2013-06-12
Sanction: $17,500 · case closed 2013-06-12
Sanction: $20,000 · case closed 2013-06-12
Sanction not stated · case closed 2014-01-07
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Sanction: $27,500 · case closed 2010-06-25
Sanction: $75,000 · case closed 2010-06-25
Sanction: $60,000 · case closed 2010-06-18
Sanction not stated · case closed 2014-01-07
Sanction: $35,000 · case closed 2010-06-25
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Sanction: $16,500 · case closed 2011-04-18
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Sanction: $20,000 · case closed 2011-02-07
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Sanction: $800,000 · case closed 2014-01-07
Sanction: $28,000 · case closed 2011-04-18
Sanction: $20,000 · case closed 2011-09-29
Sanction not stated · case closed 2014-01-07
Sanction: $32,000 · case closed 2009-11-02
Sanction: $25,000 · case closed 2009-09-18
Sanction not stated · case closed 2010-04-02
Sanction: $280,000 · case closed 2010-04-02
Sanction: $25,000 · case closed 2008-07-10
Sanction: $65,000 · case closed 2009-01-26
Sanction: $55,000 · case closed 2010-03-30
Sanction: $5,000 · case closed 2007-12-31
Sanction: $175,000 · case closed 2008-07-10
Sanction: $47,500 · case closed 2008-02-27
Sanction: $275,000 · case closed 2009-01-13
Sanction: $70,000 · case closed 2008-02-27
Sanction: $275,000 · case closed 2009-01-13
Sanction: $40,000 · case closed 2007-07-27
Sanction: $25,000 · case closed 2007-08-24
Sanction: $43,750 · case closed 2006-10-26
Sanction: $18,750 · case closed 2007-07-30
Sanction: $30,000 · case closed 2007-05-17
Sanction: $75,000 · case closed 2007-05-17
Sanction: $20,000 · case closed 2007-05-17
Sanction: $60,000 · case closed 2007-11-19
Sanction: $20,000 · case closed 2006-09-26
Sanction: $5,000 · case closed 2006-08-30
Sanction: $55,000 · case closed 2008-09-30
Sanction: $50,000 · case closed 2006-08-16
Sanction: $25,000 · case closed 2006-08-30
Sanction: $25,000 · case closed 2007-04-24
Sanction: $25,000 · case closed 2006-10-20
Sanction: $10,000 · case closed 2006-08-30
Sanction: $65,000 · case closed 2006-07-07
Sanction: $20,000 · case closed 2006-09-26
Sanction: $5,000 · case closed 2006-08-30
Sanction: $75,000 · case closed 2006-07-07
Sanction: $10,000 · case closed 2006-05-19
Sanction: $2,000 · case closed 2006-04-25
Sanction: $16,000 · case closed 2006-04-25
Sanction: $45,000 · case closed 2006-10-27
Sanction: $22,000 · case closed 2006-04-06
Sanction: $7,500 · case closed 2007-04-23
Sanction: $5,000 · case closed 2006-10-27
Sanction: $600,000 · case closed 2007-07-23
Sanction: $27,500 · case closed 2006-05-26
Sanction: 11,000 · case closed 2005-12-09
Sanction: 10,000 · case closed 2005-12-09
Sanction: $1,250 · case closed 2004-07-15
Sanction: $7,500 · case closed 2004-07-15
Sanction: $30,000 · case closed 2004-08-12
Sanction: $20,000 · case closed 2004-08-12
Sanction not stated · case closed 2006-05-08
Sanction: $5,500 · case closed 2003-10-03
Sanction: $8,500 · case closed 2004-01-21
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Sanction: $16,000 · case closed 2004-01-21
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Sanction: $26,000 · case closed 2004-01-21
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Sanction: $33,000 · case closed 2003-12-18
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Sanction: $7,250 · case closed 2001-07-17
Sanction: $45,000 · case closed 2001-05-22
Sanction: $6,000 · case closed 2001-04-30
Sanction: $32,000 · case closed 2001-07-05
Sanction: $7,000 · case closed 2001-08-08
Sanction: $7,500 · case closed 2001-05-15
Sanction: $4,000 · case closed 2001-01-23
Sanction: $6,250 · case closed 2000-09-12
Sanction: $9,000 · case closed 2000-09-12
Sanction: $1,000 · case closed 2000-08-04
Sanction: $8,000 · case closed 2000-08-04
Sanction: $7,500 · case closed 2001-10-04
Sanction: $14,500 · case closed 2000-02-02
Sanction: $16,000 · case closed 2000-02-01
Sanction: $7,500 · case closed 2000-06-12
Sanction not stated · case closed 2006-05-08
Sanction: $14,000 · case closed 2000-08-04
Sanction: $7,500 · case closed 2000-05-25
Sanction: $7,000 · case closed 2000-08-04
Sanction: $8,000 · case closed 2000-02-02
Sanction: $25,000 · case closed 2000-07-28
Sanction: $3,000 · case closed 2000-02-02
Sanction: $6,000 · case closed 2000-10-17
Sanction: $7,500 · case closed 2000-05-25
Sanction: $7,500 · case closed 1999-12-23
Sanction: $4,500 · case closed 2000-03-31
Sanction: $1,000 · case closed 2002-05-07
Sanction: $5,000 · case closed 2002-06-25
Sanction: $4,000 · case closed 2002-06-27
Sanction: $6,000 · case closed 2002-06-28
Sanction: $30,000 · case closed 2002-12-12
Sanction: $500 · case closed 2003-02-24
Sanction: $5,000 · case closed 2002-05-16
Sanction: $11,000 · case closed 2003-09-29
Sanction: $22,000 · case closed 2002-12-16
Sanction: $5,000 · case closed 2002-05-16
Maintenance disclosure history
No maintenance difficulty reports on file. Note: SDR filing is largely voluntary, so absence is not evidence of a clean maintenance history.
Linked aircraft
| N-number | Make / model | Year | Status | Link basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N223AT | CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SF50 | 2021 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N232AE | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N269AE | BELL 206L-3 | 1991 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N282AT | CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22T | 2019 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N353SB | EMBRAER-EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE EMB-500 | 2009 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N376AE | PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD PC-12/47E | — | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N390AE | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N394AE | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N401AM | AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC MK30 | — | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N47AE | MAULE MT-7-235 | 2007 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N502AE | BOMBARDIER INC CL-600-2C10 | 2001 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N601DW | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N607AE | EMBRAER EMB-145 | 1998 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N619AE | EMBRAER EMB-145LR | 1998 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N620AE | EMBRAER EMB-145LR | — | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N625AE | EMBRAER EMB-145LR | 1999 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N639AE | EMBRAER EMB-145LR | 1999 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N678AE | EMBRAER EMB-145LR | 2004 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N698CB | EMBRAER EMB-145LR | 2004 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N721HS | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N806AE | EMBRAER EMB-135KL | 2001 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N843AE | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N931AE | EMBRAER EMB-145LR | 2005 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
Aircraft with earlier records under this certificate
Maintenance and accident records on this page also cover aircraft that are not in this operator's current FAA fleet list. Charter and management fleets change — owners switch management companies, sell, or export aircraft. Where the registry shows what became of a tail, it is noted below.
- N625AE (EMBRAER EMB-145LR) — records 2015 · registered to AMERICAN AIRLINES INC (owner ≠ operator)
- N698CB (EMBRAER EMB-145LR) — records 2015 · registered to AMERICAN AIRLINES INC (owner ≠ operator)
- N619AE (EMBRAER EMB-145LR) — records 2012 · registered to AMERICAN AIRLINES INC (owner ≠ operator)
- N502AE (BOMBARDIER INC CL-600-2C10) — records 2012 · registered to AMERICAN AIRLINES INC (owner ≠ operator)
- N639AE (EMBRAER EMB-145LR) — records 2012 · registered to AMERICAN AIRLINES INC (owner ≠ operator)
- N620AE (EMBRAER EMB-145LR) — records 2011 · registered to AMERICAN AIRLINES INC (owner ≠ operator)
- N607AE (EMBRAER EMB-145) — records 2011 · registered to AMERICAN AIRLINES INC (owner ≠ operator)
- N931AE (EMBRAER EMB-145LR) — records 2011 · registered to AMERICAN AIRLINES INC (owner ≠ operator)
- N678AE (EMBRAER EMB-145LR) — records 2010 · registered to AMERICAN AIRLINES INC (owner ≠ operator)
- N601DW — records 2010 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N806AE (EMBRAER EMB-135KL) — records 2010 · registered to CORPORATE FLIGHT MANAGEMENT INC DBA (owner ≠ operator)
- N843AE — records 2009 · no longer on the FAA registry
11 more aircraft
- N390AE — records 2006 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N376AE (PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD PC-12/47E) — records 2004 · registered to CMD HOLDING LLC (owner ≠ operator)
- N223AT (CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SF50) — records 2001 · registered to AERION INC (owner ≠ operator)
- N394AE — records 2001 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N721HS — records 2000 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N269AE (BELL 206L-3) — records 2000 · now operated by Air Evac EMS, Inc.
- N353SB (EMBRAER-EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE EMB-500) — records 2000 · registered to EASY JET LLC (owner ≠ operator)
- N282AT (CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22T) — records 1999 · registered to MOONRAKER IIXL LLC (owner ≠ operator)
- N232AE — records 1999 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N47AE (MAULE MT-7-235) — records 1998 · registered to POLAR AIR LLC (owner ≠ operator)
- N401AM (AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC MK30) — records 1994 · registered to AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC (owner ≠ operator)