Arresting Gear Fails Published October 13, 2009 %embed1% %embed1% Dramatic footage of an F-18 snapping the arresting gear and crashing off the bow. Related Topics DoDBuzz © Copyright 2024 Military.com. All rights reserved. This article may not be republished, rebroadcast, rewritten or otherwise distributed without written permission. To reprint or license this article or any content from Military.com, please submit your request here.