A U.S. fighter jet plummeted into the Red Sea.
Stateside Scuffle: F/A-18 Hornet Crashes off USS Harry S. Truman in Red Sea
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In a twist of events, a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet took an unexpected plunge into the Red Sea on April 28, as reported by our outlet. The Navy confirmed the incident, explaining that they were towing the aircraft when they inexplicably lost control, sending both the aircraft and the towing tractor plummeting into the water.
Luckily, all crew members were swiftly evacuated. However, one sailor suffered minor injuries during the incident. American forces are currently investigating the cause of this unfortunate accident.
Dive into the past, and you'll find another striking event related to the USS Harry S. Truman. Last December, an American military aircraft met a tragic end in the Red Sea. It was reported that a U.S. fighter jet was mistakenly shot down by the guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, which was also part of the Harry S. Truman's strike group.
Delve deeper into the past, and you'll find another incident in July 2022, when a separate F/A-18E was lost near Naples, Italy, due to high winds blowing the aircraft overboard while it was secured on the flight deck. This incident didn't involve any enemy activity or reported injuries.
The 2025 incident might be connected to the carrier's sudden movements during defensive operations against potential Houthi threats, adding strain to the already challenged Truman. The carrier has been facing numerous hurdles, including a collision and a friendly-fire shootdown incident, amid sustained combat operations. The towing procedure during ship movements may have contributed to the accident, but the Navy's official statement has yet to acknowledge hostile activity as a factor.
- The U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet that crashed off USS Harry S. Truman in Red Sea on April 28 was being towed, according to the Navy's statement.
- Despite the crash, all crew members were successfully evacuated from the aircraft, as reported.
- Citing the incident, it was noted that the accident happened in 2024 and falls under the general-news category.
- Harry S. Truman has a history of similar incidents, as an American military aircraft met a tragic end in the Red Sea last December, according to reports.
