ERJ 145 First Officer reported safely returning to the departure airport after experiencing problems with the pitch trim system.

Date: 2025-11 · Aircraft: EMB ERJ 145 ER/LR

Anomalies: aircraft-equipment-problem-critical|deviation-discrepancy-procedural-published-material-policy|deviation-discrepancy-procedural-weight-and-balance

Synopsis

ERJ 145 First Officer reported safely returning to the departure airport after experiencing problems with the pitch trim system.

Narrative

On departure from runway XX in ZZZ; everything was operating normally. 80 knot call out continuing into the high speed. Around 3 knots prior to V1 we received a red triple chime Master Warning; main Pitch Trim Inop. Continuing the takeoff as briefed. Through acceleration altitude the crew performed the climb check as per SOP. Running the QRH for Main pitch trim inop the crew discovered there was no indication of pitch on the EICAS. With storms in the vicinity of both departure and destination airport. The crew opted to return to ZZZ. Running the overweight landing checklist; coordination with dispatch and ATC. The crew asked for emergency services to be on standby for the overweight landing. ATC provided priority handling for our flight. After running all normal check list and applying over weight landing checklist to landing distance and technique. We returned to ZZZ on the ILS for Runway XX. Landing was uneventful and the full length of runway XX was used. No damage to the aircraft was reported from emergency crews who followed us to the gate incase of any hot brakes. The return to field was completed without incident. Key factors CRM between Captain and First Officer to work together managing the aircraft and workload. Communication with dispatch; maintenance and the Flight attendant.Ensuring all passengers were informed of the return.

Source: NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (public domain). Reports are voluntary submissions and are not verified by NASA.