EMB-145 flight crew reported encountering wake turbulence after departing CLT in the trail of an A321.
Synopsis
EMB-145 flight crew reported encountering wake turbulence after departing CLT in the trail of an A321.
Narrative
Departed Runway 18L shortly behind A321 that had departed ahead. At 1000 ft.; the pilot flying called; Speed 210; flaps up; After Takeoff Checklist;' and about that time; we encountered wake turbulence. The pilot flying remained in control of the aircraft and I told him I would hold off on retracting the flaps. The turbulence subsided for about 5 seconds and we encountered it again with the aircraft taking a severe diving turn to the left - at which point; I placed my hands on the controls to assist the pilot flying. We lost about 100 ft. before recovering back to a climb. ATC was asking us to make a turn during the event and we were unable to answer. I then contacted ATC and advised of the wake turbulence and asked for a turn away from the aircraft ahead of us once we had regained control. They turned us to a left heading. We completed the climb profile; got the flaps up; and completed the checklist. As soon as we were able; I made an announcement to the passengers assuring our safety and then to the FA (Flight Attendant) to make sure everyone was okay. The flight was continued and completed without incident.Our aircraft departing too closely to the aircraft ahead. Suggestion - more spacing between departing aircraft."
Second reporter narrative
Departed Runway 18L at CLT just behind an A321. On initial climb at 1000 ft.; we encountered wake turbulence. I was able to maintain aircraft under control despite pitch and bank change causing the aircraft initially to dive in a left 30-degree bank. Loss of altitude didn't exceed 100 ft.; and I regained full positive control of the aircraft immediately after applying corrections. We carried out normal procedures after the event and remainder of the flight was uneventful.Takeoff just behind an A321 causing wake turbulence. Suggestion - increase slightly the delays between departing aircraft when possible.
Source: NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (public domain). Reports are voluntary submissions and are not verified by NASA.