Occurrence
On 24 October 2020, an Embraer EMB-145LR, United States registration N674RJ, operating as American/Envoy Flight 4194, departed Miami International Airport (KMIA) at 11:33 AM EDT with 25 passengers and 3 crew members. The aircraft landed on runway 06 at Grand Bahama International Airport (MYGF) in Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas at 11:56 AM EDT.
During the landing rollout, both pilots reported experiencing uncommanded braking. They attempted to maintain directional control, but the aircraft veered to the right of the runway centerline. The aircraft exited the runway approximately 3,715 feet from the threshold, and the left main landing gear collapsed. The aircraft came to rest about 15 feet from the right edge of the runway. The event, classified as a loss of control on the ground, resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft.
Investigation
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) of the Bahamas conducted the investigation in accordance with Annex 13 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation and the AAIA Act 2019. The investigation focused on the braking system and related components.
Component examinations included the brake control unit, the emergency parking brake handle and cable, the emergency parking brake valve, and the emergency parking brake pressure switch. Tests were performed on these components to determine their condition and functionality.
Conclusions
The investigation identified findings related to the braking system. The probable cause of the accident was not explicitly stated in the available source material.