EMB-175 flight crew reported flap and slat failure during initial approach.
Synopsis
EMB-175 flight crew reported flap and slat failure during initial approach.
Narrative
Flight ABCD ZZZ1-ZZZ. First Officer was pilot flying and I (Captain) was pilot monitoring. During the RNAV approach to Runway XX into ZZZ in VMC conditions; the first officer called for flaps 1. I actuated the flap lever and we then received a FLAP FAIL EICAS message and an amber flap indication. Slats were failed in the 3 position and the Flaps were failed in the 0 position. We then told ATC we needed to discontinue the approach to run a QRH procedure/checklist. We asked for holding instructions and were given instructions to hold at ZZZZZ as published at 8000 ft. During holding we ran the Flap/Slat Fail checklist; and there was no change in the condition of the flaps/slats position. I then calculated landing speeds and distance using the non-normal landing conditions. The landing distance required was right around 6000ft and VAPP speed of 173 kts. ZZZ only had a 7000 ft runway and after discussing with my First Officers; we decided the safest option was to have as much runway available to us as possible; and I made the decision to divert to ZZZ2 which had an 11;000 ft runway. I then notified Dispatch of the situation and the diversion plan; informed the flight attendants and told them to prepare.We then proceeded directly to ZZZ2; and began setting up for the ILS to Runway XYL. I then officially [requested priority handling] and requested the Airport Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) trucks and emergency crews to be readily available. At the time; we decided I will be the Pilot Flying and the First Officer will be the Pilot Monitoring. We had a positive exchange of flight controls and continued to ZZZ2. The approach and landing were accomplished safely and without further incident. We taxied off the runway and continued a normal taxi into the gate. ARFF trucks followed us to the gate and inspected our brakes and said everything looked normal. Passengers were deplaned and sent to the terminal for rebooking/accommodations. I then wrote up the mechanical discrepancy in the logbook and spoke with Maintenance Control about the situation. After the crews deplaned; I shut down the aircraft and the crew went to the hotel for the night.Cause: Flap malfunction caused diversion and landing in ZZZ2; due to ZZZ2 having a much longer runway than ZZZ.Suggestions: As a crew; I feel like we handled the situation correctly and in a timely manner while using our best judgment to achieve a safe and uneventful landing given the situation with the failed flap condition.
Second reporter narrative
Flight ABCD - ZZZ1 to ZZZ. Captain (pilot monitoring (PM)) and myself (pilot flying (PF)) [requested priority handling] and diverted to ZZZ2 due to Flap Fail EICAS message. While inbound on the RNAV XX approach into ZZZ the flap fail message appeared after calling for and the Captain selecting flaps 1. Slats were failed in the 3 position and flaps failed in the 0 position. Notified ATC that we were going to discontinue the approach and were given holding instructions over ZZZZZ at 8;000 ft. Ran QRH procedure and checklist with no change in the slat/flap failure position. Calculated landing distance using the non-normal landing distances for the specific slat/flap fail positions and both Captain and I concluded that our safest course of action would be to divert to ZZZ2 for the longest available runway. Notified Dispatch; flight attendants; passengers; and ATC of the situation and the plan to divert to ZZZ2. Set up for the ILS XYL into ZZZ2 with slat 3 / flaps 0 landing data and ran appropriate QRH descent / landing checklists. Approach and landing accomplished safely with Airport Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) standing by. Taxied normal to gate with no further incident. After deplaning passengers we spoke with Maintenance Control about the situation followed by logbook write up and shut down / secure of aircraft.Cause: Equipment malfunction - Flap failure. Slats failed in 3 position / Flaps failed in 0 position.Suggestions: Handled scenario according to QRH and company procedures. Resulted in a safe landing and no further incident.
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