The U.S. Navy is currently investigating the sinking of an F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet after it fell off the aircraft carrier Harry S. Truman. One sailor sustained minor injuries during the incident, highlighting ongoing safety issues aboard the carrier.
U.S. Navy Fighter Jet Plunges into Red Sea: Investigations Underway
U.S. Navy Fighter Jet Plunges into Red Sea: Investigations Underway
A mishap involving a deployed Navy jet during an operation in the Red Sea raises concerns.
In a recent incident on April 28, 2025, an F/A-18 Super Hornet belonging to the U.S. Navy fell into the Red Sea after being towed by a tractor on the aircraft carrier Harry S. Truman. The Navy has reported that the mishap occurred while the carrier was engaged in operations against Houthi militias in Yemen, and the ship was maneuvering to avoid missiles and drones from the group at the time. While one sailor has been treated for minor injuries, the Navy confirmed that investigations are ongoing.
The incident took place as sailors attempted to control the jet in the hangar bay. Reports suggest that an aggressive turn by the aircraft carrier contributed to the loss of the jet, which is valued at approximately $67 million. A spokesman for the Houthis, who have recently intensified their attacks against military vessels as an expression of support for Gaza, confirmed that missiles were launched at the Truman around the time of the jet's fall.
Despite the incident, the Navy assured that the Truman and its strike group remain fully mission capable. This is not the first occurrence of mishaps during the Truman's deployment; previous incidents include a collision with a merchant vessel in February and the downing of another Super Hornet by U.S. forces. The Navy continues to address these challenges while maintaining its operational readiness in a volatile region.
The incident took place as sailors attempted to control the jet in the hangar bay. Reports suggest that an aggressive turn by the aircraft carrier contributed to the loss of the jet, which is valued at approximately $67 million. A spokesman for the Houthis, who have recently intensified their attacks against military vessels as an expression of support for Gaza, confirmed that missiles were launched at the Truman around the time of the jet's fall.
Despite the incident, the Navy assured that the Truman and its strike group remain fully mission capable. This is not the first occurrence of mishaps during the Truman's deployment; previous incidents include a collision with a merchant vessel in February and the downing of another Super Hornet by U.S. forces. The Navy continues to address these challenges while maintaining its operational readiness in a volatile region.
