This tall tale deserves a mention even if its not linked directly to flying. I remember reading this in the 90's, then believed true, but now a myth apparently. Arizona Highway Patrol came across what they thought was a plane crash into a mountain side. Checks revealed no aircraft reported missing. They then discovered that the wreckage was that of a mangled car. Turns out the deceased driver was an x USAF Sergeant who had fitted rocket boosters to his car. It was estimated that the car had impacted the mountain at 250-300mph. The brakes were supposedly welded together as an attempt to stop said car took place. There was wasn't much left of the poor driver. The story is however a myth!