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Second F/A-18 Super Hornet Lost from USS Truman in Red Sea Incident

The jet went overboard during a nighttime landing attempt after an arrestment failure, marking the second loss from the carrier in just over a week.

An F18 Hornet fighter jet can be seen taking off from the 330 meters navy aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman in the eastern Mediterranean Sea on May 8, 2018. (Photo by Aris MESSINIS / AFP) (Photo by ARIS MESSINIS/AFP via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the USS Harry S. Truman fell into the Red Sea on May 6 due to a failed arrestment system during landing.
  • Both aviators safely ejected and were rescued with minor injuries; no flight deck personnel were harmed.
  • This is the second fighter jet lost from the Truman in just over a week, following an April 28 incident where a different F/A-18E fell overboard during towing operations.
  • Each F/A-18 Super Hornet is valued between $60–67 million, highlighting the significant financial impact of these incidents.
  • The Navy has launched an investigation into the latest mishap as the Truman Carrier Strike Group continues operations in the Red Sea following a recently announced ceasefire with Houthi rebels.