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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 20-017 - PMV-4 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-4
A 23-year-old Specialist assigned to Fort Campbell, Kentucky, died in a PMV-4 mishap 19 December 2019 in Unicoi County, Tennessee, at 1924 local. The Soldier was reportedly driving in the westbound lane when he collided head-on with a vehicle traveling in the wrong direction. The Soldier, his 1-year-old son and the civilian driver of the other vehicle were pronounced dead at the scene. The Soldier’s seat belt and alcohol use are unknown at this time. The mishap is under investigation. This was the fifth PMV-4 fatality in FY20.

 

 

PLR 20-016 - Aviation Mishap Claims Three Soldiers' Lives

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Aviation
A 28-year-old Chief Warrant Officer 2, 30-year-old Chief Warrant Officer 2 and 28-year-old Sergeant, all assigned to the Minnesota Army National Guard, died in an aircraft mishap 5 December 2019 near St. Cloud, Minnesota, at 1620 local. The crewmembers were conducting a maintenance test flight when they sent a mayday call shortly after takeoff. Local authorities found the aircraft at the crash site. The mishap is under investigation. This was the second UH-60 crash in FY20.



PLR 20-015 - PMV-4 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

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

A 19-year-old Private First Class assigned to Fort Riley, Kansas, died in a PMV-4 mishap 15 December 2019 in Texhoma, Texas, at 0515 local. The Soldier was attempting to pass a semi-truck when he collided with an oncoming vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The civilian passenger in the other vehicle also died, and the driver suffered non-fatal injuries. The Soldier’s seat belt and alcohol use are unknown at this time. The mishap is under investigation. This was the fourth PMV-4 mishap in FY20. 
 

PLR 20-014 - PMV-4 Mishaps Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-4
A 20-year-old Private First Class assigned to Winder, Georgia, died in a PMV-4 mishap 22 November 2019 in Walton County, Georgia, at 0904 local. The Soldier was operating her PMV-4 when she ran off the edge of the roadway, overcorrected and drove into another lane, broadsiding a vehicle. The Soldier’s vehicle was subsequently T-boned on the passenger side by another vehicle in oncoming traffic. The Soldier was transported to a local hospital where the county coroner pronounced the Soldier deceased. The mishap is under investigation. This is the third PMV-4 mishap for FY20.

PLR 20-013 - PMV-4 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-4
A 20-year-old Specialist assigned to Darien, Illinois, died in a PMV-4 mishap 15 November 2019 in Van Buren, Arkansas, at 0511 local. The Soldier was operating his vehicle when he fell asleep behind the wheel and struck a guardrail. He reportedly woke up, overcorrected the vehicle and struck a tree in the median. The Soldier was pronounced dead at the scene. The mishap is under investigation.

 

 
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