Washington — An F-18 fighter jet belonging to the United States went missing in the Red Sea on Tuesday following an unsuccessful attempt at landing aboard the USS Harry S Truman aircraft carrier. This marks the second similar accident within approximately seven days, according to two U.S. officials who spoke under conditions of anonymity.
The officials stated that upon attempting to land, the fighter jet did not manage to secure itself properly onto the ship’s deck. Prior to plunging into the sea, both pilots safely ejected; they were subsequently picked up by a search-and-rescue helicopter as per information provided by one official.
At this moment, the Navy hasn’t issued any statement regarding these events. According to one source, initial health assessments indicated minimal harm for the aircrew involved, with no reports of injury among those working on the flight deck.
This event came to light through reporting done by CNN initially. Last week saw yet another instance where a different fighter jet slipped off the same vessel—USS Harry S Truman—which has recently participated in airstrikes targeting Yemen's Houthi rebels.
F-18s typically carry price tags exceeding $60 million each, making their loss significant. Given how uncommon such accidents usually are, having back-to-back occurrences may lead investigators to closely examine operational procedures onboard the carrier during recent missions.
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