Regional Jet 700 ER/LR (CRJ700)
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP); Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Multiengine
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe
Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition; Flight Crew Overcame Equipment Problem; Flight Crew Requested ATC Assistance / Clarification
Aircraft
During the cruise phase of flight we [received] HYD 2 LO PRESS caution message followed by IB FLT SPLRS and IB SPLRNS messages. HYD fluid in reservoir - 0%. We [performed] the QRH; [and] asked ATC for assistance as well. The Flight Attendant and Dispatch [were] advised about the situation.Because we [would] have to land with 20 degree flaps setting and high energy; faster approach speed; significantly increased landing distance and other factors we [requested] the longest runway available.
CRJ-700 Captain reported landing safely after loss of #2 hydraulic system.