Aircraft Carrier Loses Fighter Jet Overboard
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and the US Navy will be working to determine the cause of the arrestment failure and prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future, with the USS Truman's crew playing a critical role in maintaining the safety and security of the aircraft carrier's operations in the region.
A US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet has fallen overboard from the USS Harry S Truman aircraft carrier in the Red Sea, marking the second such incident in just over a week, with the pilot and weapons systems officer ejecting safely but suffering minor injuries.
The incident occurred during an attempted landing, with initial reports suggesting an arrestment failure, and the jet crashed into the sea and has not been recovered. The USS Truman has been operating in the region, and it is unclear if the incidents are related to the Houthi rebel fire the ship has been targeted by. The loss of the second jet is a significant blow, with each Super Hornet worth around $67m.
This incident is the latest in a series of mishaps involving the USS Truman, including a collision with a merchant ship in February and a "mistakenly fired" F/A-18 crash in December. The US Navy has launched an investigation into the incident, which will aim to determine the cause of the arrestment failure and prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
The USS Harry S Truman aircraft carrier will continue to operate in the region, with the crew working to recover from the loss of the second fighter jet. The incident serves as a reminder of the risks and challenges faced by naval personnel and the importance of ensuring the safety and security of aircraft carrier operations.