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Yves Rossy "jetman" fails to cross from Africa to Europe

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The swiss ex-commercial-pilot Yves Rossy at the airport of Tangiers, north of Morocco, before taking off in his try to cross between Africa and Europe (Spain). Tangiers, Morocco. 25/11/2009.
in Sports, on the 25th of November 2009
The swiss ex-commercial-pilot Yves Rossy at the airport of Tangiers, north of Morocco, before taking off in his try to cross between Africa and Europe (Spain). Tangiers, Morocco. 25/11/2009. Rossy failed due to mechanical problems in the wings and ended in the waters of the strait of Gibraltar.

The swiss ex-commercial-pilot Yves Rossy at the airport of Tangiers, north of Morocco, before taking off in his try to cross between Africa and Europe (Spain). Tangiers, Morocco. 25/11/2009.

Rossy failed due to mechanical problems in the wings and ended in the waters of the strait of Gibraltar.

ID: 187880

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The swiss ex-commercial-pilot Yves Rossy at the airport of Tangiers, north of Morocco, before taking off in his try to cross between Africa and Europe (Spain). Tangiers, Morocco. 25/11/2009. Rossy failed due to mechanical problems in the wings and ended in the waters of the strait of Gibraltar.

The swiss ex-commercial-pilot Yves Rossy at the airport of Tangiers, north of Morocco, before taking off in his try to cross between Africa and Europe (Spain). Tangiers, Morocco. 25/11/2009.

Rossy failed due to mechanical problems in the wings and ended in the waters of the strait of Gibraltar.

ID: 187879

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The swiss ex-commercial-pilot Yves Rossy at the airport of Tangiers, north of Morocco, before taking off in his try to cross between Africa and Europe (Spain). Tangiers, Morocco. 25/11/2009. Rossy failed due to mechanical problems in the wings and ended in the waters of the strait of Gibraltar.

The swiss ex-commercial-pilot Yves Rossy at the airport of Tangiers, north of Morocco, before taking off in his try to cross between Africa and Europe (Spain). Tangiers, Morocco. 25/11/2009.

Rossy failed due to mechanical problems in the wings and ended in the waters of the strait of Gibraltar.

ID: 187881

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The swiss ex-commercial-pilot Yves Rossy at the airport of Tangiers, north of Morocco, before taking off in his try to cross between Africa and Europe (Spain). Tangiers, Morocco. 25/11/2009. Rossy failed due to mechanical problems in the wings and ended in the waters of the strait of Gibraltar.

The swiss ex-commercial-pilot Yves Rossy at the airport of Tangiers, north of Morocco, before taking off in his try to cross between Africa and Europe (Spain). Tangiers, Morocco. 25/11/2009.

Rossy failed due to mechanical problems in the wings and ended in the waters of the strait of Gibraltar.

ID: 187882

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The swiss ex-commercial-pilot Yves Rossy at the airport of Tangiers, north of Morocco, before taking off in his try to cross between Africa and Europe (Spain). Tangiers, Morocco. 25/11/2009. Rossy failed due to mechanical problems in the wings and ended in the waters of the strait of Gibraltar.

The swiss ex-commercial-pilot Yves Rossy at the airport of Tangiers, north of Morocco, before taking off in his try to cross between Africa and Europe (Spain). Tangiers, Morocco. 25/11/2009.

Rossy failed due to mechanical problems in the wings and ended in the waters of the strait of Gibraltar.

ID: 187883

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The swiss ex-commercial-pilot Yves Rossy at the airport of Tangiers, north of Morocco, before taking off in his try to cross between Africa and Europe (Spain). Tangiers, Morocco. 25/11/2009. Rossy failed due to mechanical problems in the wings and ended in the waters of the strait of Gibraltar.

The swiss ex-commercial-pilot Yves Rossy at the airport of Tangiers, north of Morocco, before taking off in his try to cross between Africa and Europe (Spain). Tangiers, Morocco. 25/11/2009.

Rossy failed due to mechanical problems in the wings and ended in the waters of the strait of Gibraltar.

ID: 187878

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The swiss ex-commercial-pilot Yves Rossy at the airport of Tangiers, north of Morocco, before taking off in his try to cross between Africa and Europe (Spain). Tangiers, Morocco. 25/11/2009. Rossy failed due to mechanical problems in the wings and ended in the waters of the strait of Gibraltar.

The swiss ex-commercial-pilot Yves Rossy at the airport of Tangiers, north of Morocco, before taking off in his try to cross between Africa and Europe (Spain). Tangiers, Morocco. 25/11/2009.

Rossy failed due to mechanical problems in the wings and ended in the waters of the strait of Gibraltar.

ID: 187877

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The swiss ex-commercial-pilot Yves Rossy at the airport of Tangiers, north of Morocco, before taking off in his try to cross between Africa and Europe (Spain). Tangiers, Morocco. 25/11/2009. Rossy failed due to mechanical problems in the wings and ended in the waters of the strait of Gibraltar.

The swiss ex-commercial-pilot Yves Rossy at the airport of Tangiers, north of Morocco, before taking off in his try to cross between Africa and Europe (Spain). Tangiers, Morocco. 25/11/2009.

Rossy failed due to mechanical problems in the wings and ended in the waters of the strait of Gibraltar.

ID: 187863

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The swiss ex-commercial-pilot Yves Rossy at the airport of Tangiers, north of Morocco, before taking off in his try to cross between Africa and Europe (Spain). Tangiers, Morocco. 25/11/2009. Rossy failed due to mechanical problems in the wings and ended in the waters of the strait of Gibraltar.

The swiss ex-commercial-pilot Yves Rossy at the airport of Tangiers, north of Morocco, before taking off in his try to cross between Africa and Europe (Spain). Tangiers, Morocco. 25/11/2009.

Rossy failed due to mechanical problems in the wings and ended in the waters of the strait of Gibraltar.

ID: 187864

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The swiss ex-commercial-pilot Yves Rossy at the airport of Tangiers, north of Morocco, before taking off in his try to cross between Africa and Europe (Spain). Tangiers, Morocco. 25/11/2009. Rossy failed due to mechanical problems in the wings and ended in the waters of the strait of Gibraltar.

The swiss ex-commercial-pilot Yves Rossy at the airport of Tangiers, north of Morocco, before taking off in his try to cross between Africa and Europe (Spain). Tangiers, Morocco. 25/11/2009.

Rossy failed due to mechanical problems in the wings and ended in the waters of the strait of Gibraltar.

ID: 187865

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The swiss ex-commercial-pilot Yves Rossy at the airport of Tangiers, north of Morocco, before taking off in his try to cross between Africa and Europe (Spain). Tangiers, Morocco. 25/11/2009. Rossy failed due to mechanical problems in the wings and ended in the waters of the strait of Gibraltar.

The swiss ex-commercial-pilot Yves Rossy at the airport of Tangiers, north of Morocco, before taking off in his try to cross between Africa and Europe (Spain). Tangiers, Morocco. 25/11/2009.

Rossy failed due to mechanical problems in the wings and ended in the waters of the strait of Gibraltar.

ID: 187866

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The swiss ex-commercial-pilot Yves Rossy at the airport of Tangiers, north of Morocco, before taking off in his try to cross between Africa and Europe (Spain). Tangiers, Morocco. 25/11/2009. Rossy failed due to mechanical problems in the wings and ended in the waters of the strait of Gibraltar.

The swiss ex-commercial-pilot Yves Rossy at the airport of Tangiers, north of Morocco, before taking off in his try to cross between Africa and Europe (Spain). Tangiers, Morocco. 25/11/2009.

Rossy failed due to mechanical problems in the wings and ended in the waters of the strait of Gibraltar.

ID: 187862

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The swiss ex-commercial-pilot Yves Rossy at the airport of Tangiers, north of Morocco, before taking off in his try to cross between Africa and Europe (Spain). Tangiers, Morocco. 25/11/2009.

Rossy failed due to mechanical problems in the wings and ended in the waters of the strait of Gibraltar.

2009, colour image, extreme sports, Flying man, jetman, Yves Rossy

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New: Wais, The mission failed due

Submitted by Zacarias Garcia on Fri, 27/11/2009 - 09:38.

Wais,

The mission failed due to mechanical problems in the wings. Perhaps it was too windy and the system didn't work, stability of the wing must be low in such conditions.

New: Did the mission fail due to

Submitted by WB on Fri, 27/11/2009 - 00:25.

Did the mission fail due to mechanical problems or the weather?

New: Brilliant! Great to have you

Submitted by WB on Thu, 26/11/2009 - 18:18.

Brilliant! Great to have you on board Zacarias! Welcome.

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The swiss ex-commercial-pilot Yves Rossy at the airport of Tangiers, north of Morocco, before taking off in his try to cross between Africa and Europe (Spain). Tangiers, Morocco. 25/11/2009. Rossy failed due to mechanical problems in the wings and ended in the waters of the strait of Gibraltar.
The swiss ex-commercial-pilot Yves Rossy at the airport of Tangiers, north of Morocco, before taking off in his try to cross between Africa and Europe (Spain). Tangiers, Morocco. 25/11/2009. Rossy failed due to mechanical problems in the wings and ended in the waters of the strait of Gibraltar.
The swiss ex-commercial-pilot Yves Rossy at the airport of Tangiers, north of Morocco, before taking off in his try to cross between Africa and Europe (Spain). Tangiers, Morocco. 25/11/2009. Rossy failed due to mechanical problems in the wings and ended in the waters of the strait of Gibraltar.
The swiss ex-commercial-pilot Yves Rossy at the airport of Tangiers, north of Morocco, before taking off in his try to cross between Africa and Europe (Spain). Tangiers, Morocco. 25/11/2009. Rossy failed due to mechanical problems in the wings and ended in the waters of the strait of Gibraltar.
The swiss ex-commercial-pilot Yves Rossy at the airport of Tangiers, north of Morocco, before taking off in his try to cross between Africa and Europe (Spain). Tangiers, Morocco. 25/11/2009. Rossy failed due to mechanical problems in the wings and ended in the waters of the strait of Gibraltar.
The swiss ex-commercial-pilot Yves Rossy at the airport of Tangiers, north of Morocco, before taking off in his try to cross between Africa and Europe (Spain). Tangiers, Morocco. 25/11/2009. Rossy failed due to mechanical problems in the wings and ended in the waters of the strait of Gibraltar.
The swiss ex-commercial-pilot Yves Rossy at the airport of Tangiers, north of Morocco, before taking off in his try to cross between Africa and Europe (Spain). Tangiers, Morocco. 25/11/2009. Rossy failed due to mechanical problems in the wings and ended in the waters of the strait of Gibraltar.
The swiss ex-commercial-pilot Yves Rossy at the airport of Tangiers, north of Morocco, before taking off in his try to cross between Africa and Europe (Spain). Tangiers, Morocco. 25/11/2009. Rossy failed due to mechanical problems in the wings and ended in the waters of the strait of Gibraltar.
The swiss ex-commercial-pilot Yves Rossy at the airport of Tangiers, north of Morocco, before taking off in his try to cross between Africa and Europe (Spain). Tangiers, Morocco. 25/11/2009. Rossy failed due to mechanical problems in the wings and ended in the waters of the strait of Gibraltar.
The swiss ex-commercial-pilot Yves Rossy at the airport of Tangiers, north of Morocco, before taking off in his try to cross between Africa and Europe (Spain). Tangiers, Morocco. 25/11/2009. Rossy failed due to mechanical problems in the wings and ended in the waters of the strait of Gibraltar.
The swiss ex-commercial-pilot Yves Rossy at the airport of Tangiers, north of Morocco, before taking off in his try to cross between Africa and Europe (Spain). Tangiers, Morocco. 25/11/2009. Rossy failed due to mechanical problems in the wings and ended in the waters of the strait of Gibraltar.
The swiss ex-commercial-pilot Yves Rossy at the airport of Tangiers, north of Morocco, before taking off in his try to cross between Africa and Europe (Spain). Tangiers, Morocco. 25/11/2009. Rossy failed due to mechanical problems in the wings and ended in the waters of the strait of Gibraltar.