The U.S. Navy reported that the F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter had dropped off the hangar deck of the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier to the Red Sea on Monday. An accident investigation is underway in which an about $60 million device was lost and 1 individual was somewhat injured.
The fighter was towed on the hangar deck erstwhile crew lost control of the device and tugboat, which landed overboard - handed over the navy.
The sailor who sat in the seat of Super Hornet pilot, He jumped out of the plane, but was somewhat injured. The tow truck driver besides escaped.
USS Harry S. Truman is stationed in the Red Sea, where he participates in the launched mid-March American offensive against Yemeni Huti rebels. Supported by Iran, fighters are almost regular attacked by American fighters, bombers and drones.
PAP