USACRC Risk Management Newsletter 24-28 AUG 2026

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Army Safety and Occupational Health Team,

Please disseminate this vital on- and off-duty safety guidance across your commands and organizations today to preserve combat power and protect personnel.

The Rotak CH-47D crash near North Fork, Idaho, reveals how minor distractions cause catastrophic disasters. During a demanding firefighting mission, an unsecured iPad jammed the co-pilot pedal and prevented the experienced crew from recovering the aircraft. This preventable tragedy highlights the critical need for strict cockpit discipline. Aviation safety demands aircrews secure every loose item. Discover how a brief cockpit sweep breaks a fatal chain of events.

Motorcyclists face deadly dangers from common hazards like potholes, wet bridge gratings and pavement debris. Read how mastering defensive riding techniques and always watching the road can help save your life and keep your ride safe.

A routine training exercise turned terrifying when a rifle barrel exploded like a peeled banana. Find out how a leader's complacency nearly cost him his sight and learn the vital inspection check that keeps every Soldier safe.

Education is essential to reducing preventable Army losses. The USACRC’s Lessons Learned portal provides critical one-page summaries highlighting lessons from recent mishaps, as well as actionable recommendations to help units prevent similar incidents. Click the link below to check it out! (A CAC login is required.)

Do you have an important story to share? If so, Risk Management wants to hear from you. We need your ground, aviation, workplace and off-duty safety articles. Don’t worry if you aren’t a professional writer. Our editors will help polish your draft to perfection. Just share what you know using our easy online form. Your unique experience and lessons learned might save a fellow Soldier's life. Click the following link to submit your story:

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