Regional Jet 900 (CRJ900)
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP); Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Multiengine
Situational Awareness
Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy; Inflight Event / Encounter CFTT / CFIT
Flight Crew Took Evasive Action; Flight Crew FLC complied w / Automation / Advisory
Airport; Environment - Non Weather Related; Human Factors
On descent into ZZZ was cleared to 5100 ft. and a heading of 090. Once established ATC asked if we had the airport in sight at 10 to 11 o'clock. Reported the airport in sight and was cleared for the [visual] approach. Commenced a [visual] approach to runway XX. Turned from heading 090 towards ZZZZZ. Once on the new heading confirmed alt at ZZZZZ of 4000 ft. and selected 4000 ft. In visual conditions it appeared we would be to the south of terrain and intercept at 4000 ft. to the south of ZZZZZ. Got a warning from the GPWS because of the descent rate and executed a climb. Warning stopped and continued approach to landing. Landed without any problem. In mountain terrain in visual conditions to be on final course before commencing descent.
CRJ-900 Captain reported Ground Proximity Warning System alert on descent.