Daredevil 'Mad' Mike Hughes was killed when his homemade, steam-powered rocket crashed shortly after takeoff near Barstow, California.
Daredevil"Mad Mike" Hughes was killed when his homemade, steam-powered rocket crashed shortly after takeoff near Barstow, California, supporters said.
"Michael 'Mad Mike' Hughes tragically passed away today during an attempt to launch his homemade rocket," the statement said."Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends during this difficult time. It was always his dream to do this launch and Science Channel was there to chronicle his journey."
FAA spokesman Ian Gregor said the launch was not a licensed event and the rocket did not have an FAA airworthiness certificate.
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