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Second U.S. Navy Fighter Jet Lost in Red Sea in Just Over a Week

The F/A-18 Super Hornet crashed during a failed landing on the USS Harry S. Truman, marking the latest in a series of costly mishaps for the carrier strike group.

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 fell into the Red Sea on May 6, 2025, after an arrestment failure during landing; both aviators ejected safely with minor injuries.
  • This is the second fighter jet lost from the USS Harry S. Truman in just over a week, following an April 28 incident involving another F/A-18E and a tow tractor.
  • The Navy has launched investigations into the arrestment system failure and towing procedures after repeated incidents during the Truman's extended deployment.
  • The aircraft carrier has been operating in the Red Sea since September 2024, supporting U.S. airstrikes against Iran-backed Houthi rebels and protecting commercial shipping routes.
  • The latest incident coincided with reports of Houthi fire on the Truman, despite a ceasefire announced earlier that day by President Donald Trump.