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US Navy F/A-18 Falls Overboard As USS Truman Evaded Inbound Houthi Fire
Posted on 4/28/25 at 3:54 pm
Posted on 4/28/25 at 3:54 pm
A $60 million fighter jet has been "lost" at sea at a moment American naval assets under US Central Command have been conducting bombing campaigns against Yemen's Houthis since March 15.
But as far as what's being reported from the Pentagon, the jet wasn't shot out of the sky during operations - it apparently rolled off an aircraft carrier.
The US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet "fell overboard from the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier while it was being towed on board, the Navy said in a statement on Monday," CNN reports.
A US official said that initial reports from the scene indicated that the Truman made a hard turn to evade Houthi fire, which contributed to the fighter jet falling overboard. The Houthi rebel group claimed on Monday to have launched a drone and missile attack on the aircraft carrier, which is in the Red Sea as part of the US military’s major anti-Houthi operation.
A naval crew member had been able to jump off the jet at the last minute when the accident occurred as it was being towed out of the hanger bay. One sailor reportedly sustained minor injury.
The Houthis said Monday they launched a fresh attack targeting the Truman carrier, following many other such claimed attacks. This appears to be the first time the US Navy has linked damage aboard a warship with an inbound Houthi assault (albeit somewhat indirectly). A prior incident involving 'friendly fire' against a US jet also resulted in the aircraft's loss (see below)."
But as far as what's being reported from the Pentagon, the jet wasn't shot out of the sky during operations - it apparently rolled off an aircraft carrier.
The US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet "fell overboard from the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier while it was being towed on board, the Navy said in a statement on Monday," CNN reports.
A US official said that initial reports from the scene indicated that the Truman made a hard turn to evade Houthi fire, which contributed to the fighter jet falling overboard. The Houthi rebel group claimed on Monday to have launched a drone and missile attack on the aircraft carrier, which is in the Red Sea as part of the US military’s major anti-Houthi operation.
A naval crew member had been able to jump off the jet at the last minute when the accident occurred as it was being towed out of the hanger bay. One sailor reportedly sustained minor injury.
The Houthis said Monday they launched a fresh attack targeting the Truman carrier, following many other such claimed attacks. This appears to be the first time the US Navy has linked damage aboard a warship with an inbound Houthi assault (albeit somewhat indirectly). A prior incident involving 'friendly fire' against a US jet also resulted in the aircraft's loss (see below)."
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Posted on 4/28/25 at 3:58 pm to John Barron
Tie down chains are too hard for the DEI flight deck crew
Posted on 4/28/25 at 3:59 pm to Beessnax
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Tie down chains are too hard for the DEI flight deck crew
The op said it was being towed by a tug when it went overboard
Posted on 4/28/25 at 4:00 pm to Beessnax
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Tie down chains are too hard for the DEI flight deck crew
Chains are inherently racist.
Posted on 4/28/25 at 4:02 pm to Beessnax
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Tie down chains are too hard for the DEI flight deck crew
Is reading too hard for you?
Posted on 4/28/25 at 4:02 pm to HeadCall
Any Navy fellas with experience here to chime in?
No brake riders when they tow?
No brake riders when they tow?
Posted on 4/28/25 at 4:03 pm to jizzle6609
One hell of a way to show the Admiral how bad you want Yemeni shore time leave.
Posted on 4/28/25 at 4:03 pm to Beessnax
quote:In fairness, sounds like bad luck. Sounds like the F-18 was transiting to or from an elevator.
Tie down chains are too hard for the DEI flight deck crew
Posted on 4/28/25 at 4:07 pm to John Barron
Combat loss. Write it off.
Posted on 4/28/25 at 4:09 pm to John Barron
So what kind of "Houthi fire" such that would be close enough to initiate a "hard turn" from an aircraft carrier? Whose in command there; they suck. Any such threat should have been leveled months ago. Either blow those hard core enemies up or get the hell out of there and let Europe or the Jews take care of it. We don't need that Straight.
Posted on 4/28/25 at 4:09 pm to HeadCall
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The op said it was being towed by a tug when it went overboard
We also lost the tow tractor
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Posted on 4/28/25 at 4:09 pm to Beessnax
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Tie down chains are too hard for the DEI flight deck crew
Show us how you tow the plane around the flight deck AND have tie down chains at the same time.
Don’t get me wrong. It sounds like a frickup.
I’m just able to read, and I wanted to brag about it.
This post was edited on 4/28/25 at 4:12 pm
Posted on 4/28/25 at 4:10 pm to John Barron
“We need to invade. Like NOW”
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman
Posted on 4/28/25 at 4:11 pm to John Barron
they'll retrieve it.
Posted on 4/28/25 at 4:11 pm to Beessnax
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Tie down chains are too hard for the DEI flight deck crew
Why would they be tied down while in tow?
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when the accident occurred as it was being towed out of the hanger bay
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Posted on 4/28/25 at 4:12 pm to Jbird
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Any Navy fellas with experience here to chime in?
My Marine pilot buddy said he was launched into the ocean from his carrier because his wings were still in up position and had never given the signal to launch. He got back on board the ship and had an unfriendly discussion with the launching guy.
Posted on 4/28/25 at 4:13 pm to Jbird
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Any Navy fellas with experience here to chime in?
Not Navy but Combat Cargo on flight deck on three tours while in the USMC.
Posted on 4/28/25 at 4:15 pm to Jbird
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Any Navy fellas with experience here to chime in?
Probably towing it onto an elevator when the mishap occurred.
Posted on 4/28/25 at 4:18 pm to Zach
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My Marine pilot buddy said he was launched into the ocean from his carrier because his wings were still in up position and had never given the signal to launch.
That…seems like something we would also have heard about.
Posted on 4/28/25 at 4:18 pm to John Barron
Fire Pete NOW!
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