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Preliminary Loss Reports (PLRs)

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 24-036 - PMV-4 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-4

A 22-year-old Specialist assigned to Kadena Air Base, Japan, died in a PMV-4 mishap in Okinawa, Japan, at local. The Soldier was reportedly involved in a single-vehicle rollover accident. The Japanese police, Camp Foster Provost Marshal’s Office (PMO) and Torii Station PMO responded to the scene. The Soldier was transported to the local Naval hospital and pronounced dead upon arrival. It was reported the Soldier was wearing a seat belt and alcohol was not involved. It is currently unknown if speed was a contributing factor. The unit/safety points of contact are waiting for law enforcement to release its final report.

Since FY19, the Army has lost an average of 35 Soldiers a year to PMV-4 mishaps. This mishap was the 17th PMV-4 fatality of FY24 and above the number of fatalities for the same time last year.

 

 

PLR 24-035 - Aviation Mishap Claims Two Soldiers’ Lives

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Aviation

Two Warrant Officers assigned to the New York Army National Guard, Latham, New York, died in an aviation mishap at local. During flight in support of the Border Mission, the aircraft had a catastrophic impact with the ground. A third passenger, a United States Customs and Border Protection Agent, also died in the mishap and the fourth crewmember suffered life-threating injuries. The aircraft was a total loss. The U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center is investigating the mishap.

Since FY19, the Army has had an average of nine Class A aviation flight mishaps and lost an average of seven Soldiers per year to on-duty aviation mishaps. This was the ninth Class A aviation mishap of FY24 and six above the number of similar mishaps during the same time last year.

 

 

PLR 24-033 - Aviation Mishap Claims two Soldiers' Lives

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Aviation

Two Warrant Officers assigned to the Army National Guard, Tupelo, Mississippi, died in an aviation mishap at approximately local. While conducting a training flight, the aircraft experienced a catastrophic event and impacted the ground. First responders declared both Soldiers dead at the mishap site. The aircraft was a total loss. The U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center is investigating the mishap.

Since FY19, the Army has had an average of seven Class A aviation flight mishaps and lost an average of five Soldiers per year to on-duty aviation mishaps. This was the seventh Class A aviation mishap of FY24 and four above the number of similar mishaps during the same time last year.

 

 

PLR 24-034 - PMV-4 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-4

A 30-year-old Sergeant First Class assigned to Fort Liberty, North Carolina, died in a PMV-4 mishap in Hoke County, North Carolina, at local. The Soldier was reportedly operating his vehicle when he crossed the median and struck a tree. The vehicle caught fire and the Soldier sustained fatal injuries. Speed was involved, the use of seat belt and alcohol are currently unknown. The unit/safety points of contact are waiting for law enforcement to release its final report.

Since FY19, the Army has lost an average of 35 Soldiers a year to PMV-4 mishaps. This mishap was the 16th fatality of FY24 and above the number of fatalities for the same time last year.

 

 

PLR 24-032 – On-Duty Sports, Recreations and Physical Training Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Sports & Recreation

A 38-year-old Second Lieutenant assigned to Fort Jackson, South Carolina, died in an on-duty sports, recreation and physical training mishap on the installation at local. While attending the Chaplain Basic Officer Leader Course, the Soldier fell back during an ability group run and passed out. He was breathing and had a pulse when on-site cadre notified emergency medical services (EMS). EMS arrived, connected a heart monitor and performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The Soldier was transported to the local hospital and pronounced dead upon arrival.

Since , the Army has lost an average of one Soldier a year to on-duty sports, recreation and physical training mishaps. This was the third on-duty sports, recreation and physical training mishap of FY24 and above the number of on-duty sports, recreation and physical training fatalities from this time last year.

 

 

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