Overview

• The F/A-18E Super Hornet was being towed in the hangar bay when the crew lost control, resulting in the aircraft and tow tractor falling into the Red Sea.
• All personnel were accounted for, with one sailor suffering a minor injury during the incident.
• Initial reports suggest the ship made a hard turn to evade Houthi fire, which may have contributed to the mishap; an investigation is ongoing.
• This marks the second loss of a Super Hornet from the Truman strike group in recent months, following a friendly-fire incident in December 2024.
• Despite the loss, the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group remains fully operational and continues its mission of conducting daily strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen.