| Crash location | Unknown |
| Nearest city | Bangor, MA
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| Tail number | N734EK |
|---|---|
| Accident date | 19 Jan 2004 |
| Aircraft type | Embraer 135 |
| Additional details: | None |
American Eagle Embraer 135, N734EK, experienced an uncommanded rudder deflection after takeoff from Bangor, Maine. The flight crew returned to Bangor and landed the airplane uneventfully. There were 35 passengers and 3 crew members on board. Inspection of the airplane after the incident revealed a failed rudder interconnect rod.
Severe wear of the internal threads of the rudder interconnection contol rod which led to disengagement.