Regional Jet 700 ER/LR (CRJ700)
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP); Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Multiengine
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Air Traffic Control Issued New Clearance; Air Traffic Control Provided Assistance; Flight Crew Diverted; Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition; Flight Crew Requested ATC Assistance / Clarification
Aircraft
During the cruise phase of flight at FL290 about 20 nm from the ZZZZZ Intersection; the front windshield on the Captain side has been shattered and cracked. I have taken the oxygen mask; googles and establish communication; advised ATC and took the controls - started descent to the safe altitude; we have gotten priority from ATC and straight on course to ZZZ. As soon we have done with the QRH and checklists I have transferred the controls back to the First Officer for a landing to the field; as my view was very limited due to the broken windshield. After landing; we were checked for safety reasons by Ground Personnel and taxi to gate and deplane normally.
CRJ-700 Captain reported that a windshield cracked during cruise resulting in a diversion.