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Second F/A-18 Super Hornet Lost From USS Truman in Red Sea Within a Week

The US Navy is investigating a series of high-cost aircraft losses, including a recent arrestment failure and earlier evasive maneuvers, as Houthi threats persist in the region.

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)
This May 5 photo from the US Navy shows a F/A-18E Super Hornet preparing for launch on the USS Harry S. Truman.
US Navy F-18 Jets Lost to Friendly Fire and Other Problems While Fighting Houthi
An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the “Red Rippers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11, lands on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), while in the Atlantic Ocean, on Aug. 9. 2024.

Overview

  • A second F/A-18 Super Hornet from the USS Harry S. Truman crashed into the Red Sea following an arrestment failure during landing, with the crew safely rescued but sustaining minor injuries.
  • This incident comes just over a week after another F/A-18E fell overboard during evasive maneuvers to avoid Houthi fire.
  • The Navy has launched investigations into the causes of these incidents, including friendly fire, procedural failures, and operational readiness concerns.
  • Houthi rebels have continued targeting US naval assets and Red Sea shipping since late 2023, intensifying operational challenges for the carrier strike group.
  • Each F/A-18 Super Hornet costs over $60 million, highlighting the strategic and financial impact of these repeated losses.