The Navy of the USA announced the loss of a fighter aircraftF/A-18E Super Hornet type, in an unusual accident at the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) in the Red Sea.
The accident in the US Navy was done during towing the fighter aircraft and resulted in the F/A-18E ending the sea along with the vehicle that towed it.
One man was slightly injured, according to a US Navy.
According to a release earlier from the U.S. Navy, both a F/A-18E “Super Hornet” and tow tractor went overboard and were lost in the Red Sea earlier today, after the move crew lost control of the aircraft while it was actively under-tow in the hanger bay aboard the USS Harry S.… pic.twitter.com/KSL21wXG4S
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The Truman aircraft carrier is involved in operations against Yemen’s rebels.