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Preliminary Loss Reports (PLRs)

MEDIA Preliminary Loss Reports

About Preliminary Loss Reports (PLRs)

PLRs are intended to be used as an engagement tool for leaders to discuss the hazards and trends impacting Soldier safety and readiness. A PLR contains only basic information, as the investigation is ongoing, but provides sufficient background to allow leaders an opportunity to communicate risk at the Soldier level.

 

PLR 18-038 - PMV-4 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-4
A Specialist assigned to the Wisconsin Army National Guard died in a PMV-4 mishap 3 February 2018 near Westby, Wisconsin, at 1700 local. The Soldier was on his way home from his drill location when his vehicle slid across the centerline on a right-hand curve in wet road conditions and collided with an approaching vehicle.

ENGAGEMENT TIPS

  • Reduce your vehicle's speed when visibility is limited and less-than-ideal road conditions are encountered.

PLR 18-037 - Weapons Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Military Weapons
A Soldier assigned to 75th Ranger Regiment, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, died in a weapons firing mishap 31 January 2018 at 1812 local at Camp Rilea, Oregon. The Soldier was struck by a discharged round during a small-arms magazine change drill. The USACRC is leading an investigation into the accident.

PLR 18-036 - PMV-4 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-4
A Captain assigned to U.S. Army Europe at Clay Kaserne died 24 January 2018 following a PMV-4 mishap in Wiesbaden, Germany, at 1805 local. The Soldier was traveling on a highway in a borrowed subcompact vehicle in light-rain conditions when he reportedly lost control and was struck by a bus traveling the same direction. The Soldier was evacuated to a hospital but passed away from his injuries.

ENGAGEMENT TIPS:

  • Conduct individual risk management. Continuously monitor conditions and make adjustments as necessary.

  • Adjust your speed for the conditions. Remember that posted speed limits are for ideal weather and road conditions.

  • Brief hazardous locations on local area roads where previous accidents have occurred.

  • When operating a borrowed PMV, ensure you are familiar with the vehicle’s handling characteristics before taking to the road.

  • When driving a mini or micro vehicle, such as a Smart car, use extra focus on the road and always drive defensively. Remember, you are operating one of the smallest vehicles on the road, which could be a disadvantage in the event of an accident.

PLR 18-035 - Parachuting Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Parachute
A Master Sergeant assigned to U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia, died in a parachuting mishap 24 January 2018 at 1000 local in Eloy, Arizona. The Soldier's parachute reportedly failed to fully deploy and he struck the ground.

PLR 18-034 - Aviation Mishap Claims Two Soldiers' Lives

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Aviation
A First Lieutenant and a Chief Warrant Officer 2 assigned to 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colorado, died in an AH-64E mishap 20 January 2018 at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, California, at 0017 local. The crew was conducting a training flight under night vision systems in support of rotational training when their aircraft crashed.

ANALYZE IT: https://safety.army.mil/ShrinkLink/163

TRAIN IT: https://safety.army.mil/ON-DUTY/Aviation/ASOToolbox.aspx
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