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F/A-18E Fighter Jet Lost Overboard from USS Harry S. Truman in Red Sea

A $60 million Super Hornet and tow tractor sank during a routine towing operation, prompting a Navy investigation as the carrier continues its mission in the Middle East.

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F/A-18E Super Hornet airplanes preparing to launch from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S Truman (CVN 75), Mediterranean Sea, May 13, 2018.
This April 1 photo from the US Navy shows a F/A-18E Super Hornet preparing for launch on the USS Harry S. Truman.
The Truman is one of two US aircraft carriers currently operating in the Middle East

Overview

  • An F/A-18E Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron 136 fell into the Red Sea from the USS Harry S. Truman during a towing operation in the hangar bay.
  • The incident resulted in the loss of the $60 million jet and its tow tractor, with one sailor sustaining minor injuries after jumping clear.
  • The Navy has launched an investigation into the mishap, which officials suggest may have been caused by human error.
  • The USS Harry S. Truman and its strike group remain fully operational, continuing daily airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen.
  • This marks the second major aircraft loss for the Truman strike group during its extended deployment, following a December friendly-fire incident.