F/A-18 Jet Incident Marks Second Loss for USS Harry S. Truman in a Week
A second F/A-18 jet has gone overboard from the USS Harry S. Truman while landing, amid ongoing tensions in the region.
Summary
An F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet went overboard while landing on the USS Harry S. Truman in the Red Sea due to a failure of the arrestment system. The two pilots safely ejected and were rescued with minor injuries, marking the second such incident for the carrier in just over a week. The Truman has been critical in U.S. operations against Yemen’s Houthi rebels, with a recent ceasefire announced amid continued tensions. Concurrently, Israeli airstrikes have targeted Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, causing significant damage to the airport.
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- The incident involving an F/A-18 fighter jet going overboard from the USS Harry S. Truman marks the second such mishap in just over a week, highlighting ongoing operational challenges faced by the U.S. Navy.
- Both pilots were safely rescued with minor injuries, but the repeated incidents raise concerns about the safety protocols and effectiveness of current carrier operations.
- The USS Harry S. Truman's deployment in the Red Sea is critical amid fluctuating ceasefire agreements with Yemen's Houthi rebels and increased regional tensions, especially following recent escalation in airstrikes.
BBC News·15d· "…The incident is still under investigation, and the aircraft has yet to be recovered."
Military Times·15d· "…Tuesday’s incident was the latest to see the Navy lose an F/A-18, which cost about $60 million each."
Associated Press·15d· "…The incident Tuesday marks the latest mishap to mar the deployment of the Truman, which has been essential in the airstrike campaign by the United States against Yemen’s Houthi rebels."
CBS News·15d· "…The Truman Carrier Strike Group has experienced several serious incidents since it deployed to the Middle East in September 2024."
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