A F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter jet from the United States Navy crashed into the Red Sea on Monday, April 28, following an incident aboard the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier.
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According to official information, the aircraft was being towed inside the hangar at the time of the accident. For reasons yet to be disclosed, both the fighter and the towing vehicle fell into the sea during the operation.
The Navy stated that all crew members are safe, with only one sailor sustaining minor injuries. The aircraft carrier and its air wing have maintained their full operational capability and continue to carry out missions in the region.
The F/A-18E Super Hornet is one of the primary fighter aircraft in the U.S. Navy’s aviation fleet, widely used in air superiority, strike, and tactical support missions.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances of the incident.
Source and images: U.S. Navy, X @USSHARRYSTRUMAN / @CENTCOM. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
