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We’ve all heard that there’s no such thing as a “routine mission” in Army Aviation. Time and again, mishap investigations have proven this to be true. The devil is often in the transitions before and after the primary mission. The paragraphs below detail the most common findings in recent Class A aviation mishap investigations.

If You Aren't Sure, Ask

I learned an important lesson that day: If you aren’t sure about something, ask. 

  • 9 February 2020
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Don't Lose Your Head

I think everybody has at least one “there-I-was” story. In my years in Army aviation, I have acquired a few. To me, these stories are life lessons. After all, if it didn’t kill you, it should make you smarter. Here’s one of my life lessons.

  • 1 February 2020
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Training Saves Lives

No one truly knows what it’s like to fly in a combat zone during instrument meteorological conditions until they’re in the middle of it.

  • 26 January 2020
  • Author: USACRC Editor
  • Number of views: 796
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The Mishap that Should've Happened

This incident served as a valuable training tool for my platoon and an eye-opener for all involved in the operation.

  • 19 January 2020
  • Author: USACRC Editor
  • Number of views: 632
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Remembering the Basics

Many aviation accidents or near misses result from a failure to practice procedures that have been taught since the very beginning of pilot training.

  • 1 January 2020
  • Author: USACRC Editor
  • Number of views: 563
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