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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 23-031 - Military Parachuting Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Parachute
A 37-year-old Sergeant First Class assigned to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, died in a military freefall parachuting mishap 13 March 2023 in Homestead, Florida, at 1010 local. The Soldier served as the jump master and was the designated stack leader, landing first of 11 jumpers. During his landing sequence, the mishap jumper initiated a turn to base and final to set up his approach where he impacted the street in a diving attitude. The Soldier was evacuated via life flight to the local medical center. At or near his arrival, the Soldier went into cardiac arrest with weak to no pulse. Medical teams performed emergency surgery but were unsuccessful in re-establishing a pulse and the Soldier died. A U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center Centralized Accident Investigation team is leading the investigation.

Since 2018, the Army has lost an average of one Soldier a year to military parachuting mishaps. This mishap was the first military parachuting fatality of FY23.

 

 

PLR 23-33 – PMV-2 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-2
A 33-year-old SGT assigned to Fort Jackson, South Carolina, died 16 March 2023 in a PMV-2 mishap that occurred 15 March 2023, at 2000 local. The Soldier was operating his motorcycle when he collided with a Chevy pickup truck. The Soldier was transported to the local hospital where he died at approximately 0100 on 16 March 2023. The Soldier had completed the required Motorcycle Safety Foundation training. The Soldier’s personal protective equipment was found in his bag at the local hospital, however, it was unclear if it was worn.

Since FY18, the Army has lost an average of 24 Soldiers a year to PMV-2 mishaps. This mishap was the 9th PMV-2 fatality of FY23 and below the number of fatalities for the same time period last year.

 

 

PLR 23-032 – PMV-2 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-2
A 22-year-old Specialist assigned to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, died in a PMV-2 mishap 15 March 2023 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, at 1935 local. The Soldier and his roommate were operating their motorcycles off-post. A Fayetteville Civil Crash Investigator observed the Soldiers doing wheelies at a high rate of speed as they crossed the intersection. One of the Soldiers struck a civilian truck head-on. The Fayetteville Police Department (FPD) responded to the scene and the Soldier was transported to the local medical center emergency room where he was pronounced dead upon arrival. The Soldier’s use of personal protective equipment and completion of the required Motorcycle Safety Foundation training has not been verified. The unit/safety points of contact are waiting for the FPD to release its final report.

Since 2018, the Army has lost an average of 24 Soldiers a year to off-duty PMV-2 mishaps. This mishap was the eighth PMV-2 fatality of FY23

 

 

PLR 23-030 - On-Duty Sports, Recreation and Physical Training Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Sports & Recreation
A 19-year-old Specialist assigned to the Army National Guard, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on Title 32 orders died in an on-duty sports, recreation and physical training mishap 4 March 2023 in McAlester, Oklahoma, at 1045 local. After completing the 2-mile run portion of the Army Combat Fitness Test, the Soldier walked away from the track, fell to the ground and was found unresponsive. CPR was administered and emergency medical services (EMS) was contacted. The Soldier was transported by EMS to a local hospital and pronounced dead.

Since 2018, 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 FY23 and above the number of on-duty sports, recreation and physical training fatalities from this time last year.

 

 

PLR 23-029 – PMV-2 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-2
A 25-year-old Specialist assigned to Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia, died in a PMV-2 mishap 19 February 2023 in Okatie, South Carolina, at 1919 local. The Soldier was traveling east and crossing an intersection when he collided with a civilian SUV heading north. The South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) and paramedics responded and pronounced the Soldier dead at the scene. The Soldier had completed the required Motorcycle Safety Foundation training. Reportedly, his helmet was found at the scene, but it is unclear if he was wearing it. It is currently unknown if speed or alcohol were contributing factors. The unit/safety points of contact are awaiting SCHP to release its final report.

Since 2018, the Army has lost an average of 24 Soldiers a year to off-duty PMV-2 mishaps. This mishap was the seventh PMV-2 fatality of FY23.

 

 
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