USS Harry Truman collision: Is the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier still stable?

All is not going well for the US armed forces in recent while, as a series of accidents surrounding military assets like choppers, jets and now an aircraft carrier has been occurring since the start of 2025. Earlier it was a deadly collision of the American Airlines aircraft with a military chopper over Washington DC, followed by the crashing of a military jet into the San Diego only the last day, and now another shocking incident has occurred with the prized USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier.

USS Harry Truman crash: What exactly happened?

While the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) was operating in the vicinity of Port Said, Egypt, it collided all of a sudden with a merchant vessel Besiktas-M on February 12, according to US Navy sources. After the collision, the aircraft carrier was inspected for damages but there has been no sign of floods and its propulsion plants are currently unaffected, according to a Fox News report.

No injuries have been reported yet regarding those who were onboard the USS Harry S. Truman, and the aircraft carrier's overall health remains safe and stable, said naval sources. However, the circumstances that led to this sudden collision have still not been assessed.


This nasty incident comes just after two US Navy pilots were shot down over the Red Sea in a reportedly 'friendly fire' back in December 2024. However, there were no casualties from the incident and the pilots had safely ejected from the damaged aircraft, with one pilot suffering minor injuries, according to previous reports.

FAQs:

Is the USS Harry Truman an aircraft carrier?
Yes, the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) is a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier capable of crisis response, sea control, deterrence, counter-terrorism, and more.

Has USS Harry Truman met with an accident?
USS Harry S Truman faced a sudden collision with a merchant vessel while operating near Port Said, Egypt.