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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 20-024 - ACV Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Army Vehicle
A Specialist assigned to Henderson, Tennessee, died in an Army combat vehicle mishap 24 January 2020 in Syria at 1023 local. The Soldier was serving as the gunner in an M1240A1 M-ATV (MRAP) during mounted operations when the vehicle overturned. Initial reports from the scene indicate that the Soldier was wearing the Gunner's Restraint System. He was reportedly unconscious and unresponsive when evacuated to the nearest troop medical clinic, where he was pronounced dead. The mishap is under investigation.

Since FY16, the Army has lost an average of 12 Soldiers a year to Army vehicle mishaps. This mishap is the third fatal Army vehicle mishap in FY20. While the Army is below the eight Army vehicle fatalities during the same time period in FY19, this mishap serves as a stark reminder for leaders to continue to be proactive in risk management during Army vehicle operations.

 

 

PLR 20-012 - AMV Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Army Vehicle
A Specialist assigned to Huntsville, Texas, died in an Army motor vehicle mishap 12 November 2019 in Walker County, Texas, at 1620 local. The Soldier was driving an M1165 up-armored HMMWV southbound on a highway when it overturned. He and the truck commander were reportedly ejected from the vehicle. Both Soldiers were transported to a local hospital, where the driver later died. The truck commander suffered non-fatal injuries and is currently hospitalized. Speed and seat belt use are unknown at this time. The mishap is under investigation.

 

 

PLR 20-011 - ACV Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Army Vehicle
A 20-year-old Private First Class assigned to Fort Hood, Texas, died in an Army combat vehicle mishap 6 November 2019 at Camp Humphreys, Korea, at 1432 local. The Soldier was driving an M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle when it rolled over during a road test. He was airlifted to a local hospital, where he later died. Four other Soldiers suffered non-fatal injuries. The USACRC is leading a safety investigation into the mishap.

 

 

PLR 20-003 - ACV Mishap Claims Three Soldiers' Lives

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Army Vehicle
A 21-year-old Private First Class, 22-year-old Corporal and 42-year-old Sergeant First Class assigned to Fort Stewart, Georgia, died in an Army combat vehicle mishap 20 October 2019 on the installation at 0258 local. The Soldiers were traveling in an M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle when it rolled over into a water crossing. The vehicle inverted, fell approximately 15 feet and submerged to its tracks. Three other Soldiers suffered non-fatal injuries. The USACRC is leading a safety investigation into the mishap.

 

 

 

PLR 19-067 - ACV Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Army Vehicle
A 22-year-old Private First Class assigned to Fort Hood, Texas, died in an Army combat vehicle mishap 5 September 2019 on the installation at 1640 local. The Soldier was performing repairs on an M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle when the main engine access panel fell and struck him on the head, resulting in a fatal injury.

 

 
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