U.S. Navy loses $67 million fighter jet at sea

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
The U.S. Navy lost a $67 million fighter jet at sea while on operations in the Middle East. The incident involved the F/A-18E Super Hornet falling off the deck of the U.S.S. Harry Truman into the Red Sea. The Navy launched an investigation into the incident.

Key Points

  • The F/A-18E Super Hornet fell off the deck of the U.S.S. Harry Truman into the Red Sea while being towed
  • One sailor suffered a minor injury but all others were unharmed
  • Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for launching missiles towards U.S. warships in the region
  • The incident is under investigation by the U.S. Navy