A U.S. Navy fighter jet was lost in the Red Sea on Tuesday when it went overboard from an aircraft carrier. This is the second time a jet has fallen from the USS Harry S. Truman this year. The two pilots safely ejected from the aircraft before it went into the water.
Navy officials confirmed the incident and said they are investigating what happened. The pilots are reported to be safe and in good condition. The specific type of fighter jet involved was not immediately released.
The previous incident involving a jet falling from the Truman occurred earlier this year in the Mediterranean Sea. The cause of that incident is still under investigation. The Navy is working to recover the aircraft from the Red Sea, but no timeline has been given.
Navy Jet Falls into Red Sea; Pilots Safe After Ejection
A U.S. Navy fighter jet went overboard into the Red Sea on Tuesday, marking the second such incident involving the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier. The two pilots aboard the aircraft successfully ejected before it went into the water. Navy officials confirmed the incident and stated that an investigation is underway to determine the cause. Both pilots are reported to be in good condition after the ejection.