U.S. Navy Jet Sinks Into Red Sea After Falling Off Aircraft Carrier

A U.S. Navy fighter jet and a tow tractor fell off the Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier and sank in the Red Sea after crew members lost control of the plane during operations against Houthi militias in Yemen. The incident occurred as the F/A-18 Super Hornet, costing about $67 million, was being towed when it went overboard; one sailor sustained minor injuries following the incident. Authorities are investigating whether crew error or other factors contributed to the loss of control as the carrier turned hard to counter Houthi missile threats. A Houthi spokesman blamed the attack on theiruseof missiles anddrones against the Truman.