Florida seeks hefty fine for Orlando drop tower death John Gregory 11/22/2022 Orlando Tourism FDACS alleges ride attendants were told to sit "larger guests" in seats with unsafely-altered sensors.
Orlando FreeFall drop tower will be torn down after 14-year-old’s death John Gregory 10/06/2022 Orlando Tourism The ride has been closed since Tyre Sampson fell to his death in March.
Orlando drop tower death blamed on unsafe ‘adjustment’ to seat, safety sensors John Gregory 04/18/2022 Orlando Tourism The ride has remained closed since the fatal fall of 14-year-old Tyre Sampson.
Theme park news: Orlando Slingshot suspended / Beast gets longer / Universal raises culinary pay John Gregory 03/30/2022 Orlando Tourism, Other Theme Parks, Universal The Orlando Slingshot has suspended operations after a deadly accident on the Orlando Free Fall drop tower operated by the same company.
Orlando drop tower ‘closed until further notice’ following 14-year-old’s death John Gregory 03/25/2022 Orlando Tourism The ride is promoted as the world’s tallest free-standing drop tower at 430 feet.