The USS Harry S. Truman has lost a third F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet during its current Middle East deployment, this time after a failed landing caused by arresting gear malfunction.

Both aviators ejected safely and sustained minor injuries.

The incident follows a previous jet loss just over a week ago during towing operations, and another friendly fire downing in December.

The carrier also collided with a merchant ship in February.

Separately, Houthi rebels fired at the carrier Tuesday, despite ceasefire claims, Military.com has reported.

The cause of the latest jet loss remains under investigation.

Written by B.C. Begley