Navy F/A-18 blown overboard from Norfolk-based carrier while in Mediterranean Sea

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Published: Jul 10, 2022 at 3:18 pm

Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Paul Hall, left, observes flight operations aboard USS Harry S. Truman on March 28, 2022. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Tate Cardinal)

An F/A-18 fighter was blown off the flight deck of the Norfolk-based carrier USS Harry S. Truman during some unexpected heavy weather in the Mediterranean Sea, the Navy said.

The accident on July 8 came while the carrier was in the midst of a resupply at sea.

One sailor suffered minor injuries, but is now in stable condition and expected to fully recover.

The Navy is investigating the incident.

An F/A-18 costs $67 million.

Dave Ress, 757-247-4535, dress@dailypress.com