In a concerning trend for the U.S. Navy, a second F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet has been lost from the USS Harry S. Truman in the Red Sea in under two weeks. The recent mishap occurred during a landing attempt on Tuesday when the aircraft's arrestment system failed, leading to the jet going overboard. Fortunately, both pilots managed to eject safely and escaped with only minor injuries. This incident adds to a series of troubling events surrounding the carrier, which has faced multiple accidents since its Middle East deployment.
U.S. Navy's Second Jet Incident in Two Weeks Off USS Truman
U.S. Navy's Second Jet Incident in Two Weeks Off USS Truman
F/A-18 jet goes overboard during landing attempt, leaving two pilots with minor injuries.
On Tuesday, another F/A-18 Super Hornet was reported lost when it, along with a tow tractor, fell off the deck of the Truman due to a loss of control during maneuvers. This incident was linked to increased tensions in the region involving the Houthi militia, which has been targeting vessels in the Red Sea in a show of support for Gaza and Hamas. Following recent hostilities, a deal was struck between the U.S. and Houthi representatives to cease attacks on American vessels in exchange for a halt to U.S. airstrikes against the group.
The USS Truman has faced several accidents since its deployment in September, including a collision with a merchant vessel near Egypt and an earlier shooting down of one of its own F/A-18s by a supporting cruiser. These incidents have raised concerns about operational safety and the ongoing challenges faced by naval forces in a volatile region.
The USS Truman has faced several accidents since its deployment in September, including a collision with a merchant vessel near Egypt and an earlier shooting down of one of its own F/A-18s by a supporting cruiser. These incidents have raised concerns about operational safety and the ongoing challenges faced by naval forces in a volatile region.
