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Flying Safety, May, 2004

There are no procedures for cargo coming loose in flight in the KC-10, so the boom operators discussed options and decided to reposition the Humvee and restrain it with two new forward tie-down devices. The original tie-down devices were removed and set aside. There was no damage to the aircraft or Humvee, and the flight continued without further incident. Murphy was on board this flight and made life interesting for a little while. Keep aware of what is going on, and make sure you use the right gear to secure your cargo.

Editor's Note: The following accounts are from actual mishaps. They have been screened to prevent the release of privileged information.