Fighter jet lost at sea: Super Hornet slides off USS Harry S. Truman
The F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter jet, an American military asset valued at approximately 56,5 million euros, slipped off the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier into the Red Sea. There is no chance of its recovery. The accident resulted in minor injuries to one person.
What do you need to know?
- What happened? The F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter jet slipped off the hangar deck of the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier into the Red Sea.
- When and where did it happen? The accident occurred on Monday in the Red Sea, at the location where the aircraft carrier was stationed.
- What were the consequences? The aircraft was lost, and one person sustained minor injuries.
How did the accident happen?
The U.S. Navy reported that the F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter jet slipped off the hangar deck of the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier into the Red Sea. The accident happened during the towing of the aircraft when the crew lost control of the fighter jet and the towing vehicle. Both vehicles ended up overboard.
Did anyone get hurt?
The sailor who was in the pilot's seat of the Super Hornet managed to jump out of the aircraft but sustained minor injuries. The driver of the towing vehicle also managed to escape. The USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier is involved in the American offensive against the Houthi rebels in Yemen, supported by Iran.
What are the next steps?
The investigation into the cause of the accident is currently underway. The aircraft carrier is stationed in the Red Sea, where it has been participating in operations against the Houthi fighters since mid-March. The American forces regularly attack the rebels using fighters, bombers, and drones.
