Franky Zapata’s ‘Flyboard’ English Channel Flight Failed. He Vowed to Try Again. The hoverboard creator fell into the water midway through the crossing when he tried to land on a platform to refuel. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Romania Names 3rd Prime Minister in a Year Amid Struggle Over CorruptionNorth Korea Cancels Pre-Olympic Event, Blaming South Korean MediaAs Brexit Agonies Continue, Theresa May Is Under Threat AgainToronto Landscaper Killed at Least 5 Men, Police SayTired of Their Veils, Some Iranian Women Stage Rare ProtestsAs Afghan Attacks Intensify, So Does Anger at Country’s Leaders