US struggle jet falls into the Red Sea: injured soldier on board!

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Ein US-Kampfjet F/A-18E fiel vom Flugzeugträger USS Harry S. Truman ins Rote Meer. Eine Untersuchung läuft, ein Soldat verletzte sich leicht.
A US combat jet F/A-18E fell into the Red Sea from the aircraft carrier Uss Harry S. Truman. An investigation is running, a soldier was slightly injured. (Symbolbild/NAGW)

A US combat jet of the navy fell from an aircraft carrier in the Red Sea. The incident occurred on board the USS Harry S. Truman, who has been in use in the Middle East since February, especially against the Huthi militia in Yemen. The affected aircraft, a F/A-18E, was in tow when it suddenly loosened and fell into the sea. A soldier was slightly injured in this incident after he immediately brought himself to safety. The US Navy has initiated an investigation of the incident to determine the exact cause. The value of the lost fighter jet is estimated at around $ 70 million, which corresponds to over 60 million euros, as ZVW

The F/A-18E Super Hornet, which is assigned to the Strike Fighter Squadron 136, fell overboard during a transport campaign in the hangar area. While the marine soldiers were involved in this transport, they lost control of the aircraft and the associated tensile tractor. Fortunately, despite the horror there was only a slightly injured person, such as The Hill reported.

aftermath and military actions

The USS Harry S. Truman has been committed to attacking the Houthi Militants in Yemen since March 15. A US official said that the initial indications indicated that the aircraft carrier made a sharp turn to avoid Houthi fire, which may contribute to the exaggeration of the F/A-18E. A further context reported that the Houthis had started drone and rocket attacks on the Truman on the same day. The incident occurred in the context of increasing tensions in the region, in which US forces operate due to threats from the Huthi militia.

It is not the first time that an incident of this kind has been recorded. In retrospect, the navy is reminiscent of an incident last December, in which a F/A-18 was accidentally shot down by the USS Gettysburg; However, both pilots could be brought to safety. In the past, the US military has accidentally shot its own fighter jets, as can be seen in the current case. A comprehensive investigation is currently underway to clarify the exact circumstances and consequences, as