Evel Knievel Jump Site

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On September 8, 1974 Evel Knievel attempted to jump the Snake River Canyon. About two-thirds the way up the ramp, the drogue parachute accidentally deployed. The deployed chute caused enough drag that the skycycle couldn't make it all the way across the canyon. The skycycle turned on it's side and started to descend into the canyon. The main chute deployed, allowing the wind to carry the skycycle into the canyon wall. By the time it hit the bottom of the canyon, the wind had pushed it across the river enough so that it landed half in and half out of the water. Knievel survived the jump with only minor injuries. www.evelknievel.com/
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evel_Knievel
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Coordinates:   42°35'48"N   114°25'22"W

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