'Mad Canadian' Ken Carter Promised to Rocket a Lincoln a Mile Over the St. Lawrence, Then His Stand-In Hit the River About 400 Feet Out

Key takeaways Powered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. A rocket-powered Lincoln Continental attempted a jump over the St. Lawrence River near Waddington, New York, but crashed after only traveling about 400 feet from the ramp. The stunt, known as the Morrisburg Superjump, was plagued by delays and setbacks, including a stolen rocket car and multiple postponements, ultimately leading to the failed attempt. The driver of the rocket car, Kenny Powers, suffered a broken back in the crash, and despite plans for another attempt, the jump was never successfully completed. See more At 11:30 a.m. on Oct.