Regional Jet 700 ER/LR (CRJ700)
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Flight Crew Returned To Departure Airport; General Declared Emergency
Aircraft
Upon takeoff and gear retraction we received a 'Nose Wheel Steering Inop' caution message followed by a 'Gear Disagree' Warning message. We declared an emergency; and completed the emergency procedures described in the QRH. We returned to [departure airport].
CRJ-700 First Officer reported 'Nose Wheel Steering Inop' and 'Gear Disagree' warnings after takeoff. Crew declared an emergency and returned to departure airport.