Jet-Powered Hoverboard Inventor Fails in Attempt to Cross English Channel The “flyboard” creator, Franky Zapata, fell into the water midway across through the daring 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:How Capitalism Ruined China’s Health Care SystemDisplaced Turks, Promised New Homes, Can Only Protest on an Empty LotIndonesia Searches for Survivors Amid DestructionScientists Surprised by Power of Indonesia TsunamiScientists Surprised by Power of Indonesia TsunamiBoth Sides Claim Victory in Macedonia’s Vote on Changing Its Name