Embraer 170 flight crew reported the landing gear failed to retract during the climb with a LG WOW SYS FAIL caution message. The flight returned to the departure airport and landed.
Synopsis
Embraer 170 flight crew reported the landing gear failed to retract during the climb with a LG WOW SYS FAIL caution message. The flight returned to the departure airport and landed.
Narrative
On takeoff; LG lever stuck in down position; followed by caution message LG WOW SYS FAIL.Captain remained pilot flying; we advised ATC; and we leveled at 6000 feet and got delay vectors while FO (First Officer) was running QRH. QRH said to land at nearest suitable airport; which was ZZZ. We told our company; flight attendants; and passengers about our need to return to ZZZ. QRH mentioned possible loss of thrust reversers; steering; and ground idle; at which point priority handling was requested for extra precaution.We accomplished procedures per QRH and returned to the field; landing Runway XXR. Just before landing; LG WOW SYS FAIL message went away; and ENG 1 NO DISPATCH & ENG 2 NO DISPATCH illuminated on the ground. We were able to land safely and taxi to the gate ourselves.Cause: On takeoff; LG lever stuck in down position; followed by caution message LG WOW SYS FAIL.Captain remained pilot flying; we advised ATC; and we leveled at 6000 feet and got delay vectors while FO was running QRH. QRH said to land at nearest suitable airport; which was ZZZ. We told our company; flight attendants; and passengers about our need to return to ZZZ. QRH mentioned possible loss of thrust reversers; steering; and ground idle; at which point an priority handling was requested for extra precaution.We accomplished procedures per QRH and returned to the field; landing Runway XXR. Just before landing; LG WOW SYS FAIL message went away; and ENG 1 NO DISPATCH & ENG 2 NO DISPATCH illuminated on the ground. We were able to land safely and taxi to the gate ourselves.Suggestions: Any recommendations welcome
Second reporter narrative
On takeoff our landing gear lever got stuck in down position followed by LG WOW SYS FAIL caution message.Captain remain PF while the FO (First Officer) PM performed the procedures of the QRH. I advised ATC to continue with the QRH procedures. The QRH required us to land a the nearest suitable airport so we returned back to ZZZ airport. We told the company; the flight attendants and I made an announcement to the passengers; and after triple checking our QRH with my FO and reading the consideration of the QRH possible lost of trust reverses; steering and loss of ground idle. We decided to request priority handling for extra safety. The priority handling was requested for extra precautions. We accomplished the procedures per QRH and returned to the field and landed at Runway XXR. Safety was our primary concern so asked for fire truck rescue just in case something might go wrong. We had a safe landing and were able to taxi to the gate ourselfs.Cause: On take off our landing gear lever got stuck in down position followed by LG WOW SYS FAIL caution message.Captain remain PF while the FO PM performed the procedures of the QRH. I advised ATC to continue with the QRH procedures. The QRH required us to land a the nearest suitable airport so we returned back to ZZZ airport. We told the company; the flight attendants and I made an announcement to the passengers; and after triple checking our QRH with my FO and reading the consideration of the QRH "possible lost of trust reverses; steering and loss of ground idle. We decided to request priority handling for extra safety. The priority handling was requested for extra precautions. We accomplished the procedures per QRH and returned to the field and landed at Runway XXR. Safety was our primary concern so asked for fire truck rescue just in case something might go wrong. We had a safe landing and were able to taxi to the gate. Suggestions: if any recommendations available. We will appreciate it."
Source: NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (public domain). Reports are voluntary submissions and are not verified by NASA.