# NTSB Accident FTW98MA126
> **Embraer 145-ER** · 1998-02-11 · Beaumont, TX, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW98MA126
- **Event ID:** 20001211X09555
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1998-02-11
- **Location:** Beaumont, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 29.900938, -94.15979
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Embraer
- **Model:** 145-ER
- **Registration:** N14931
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The first officer's improper use of the rudder when given a simulated engine failure on takeoff and the pilot-in-command's delayed remedial action which resulted in a loss of control.  A factor was the first officer's lack of experience in the regional jet airplane.

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