In July of 2021, a seemingly fun outing turned into a terrifying experience at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Mich. County fairs are filled with machines that commonly pose threats. Roller coasters, however, are not the only entertainment equipment that can cause harm. After further investigations, it was deemed that Sampson’s safety harness was not pulled down all the way due to his size. At some points in the fall, Free Fall goes up to 75 mph.Ī witness told the 911 dispatcher that Sampson slipped out of his ride as it braked at the bottom of the drop. As suggested by the name, the ride consists of a climb-up a tower followed by a sudden drop. Free fall is taller than the Statue of Liberty at 430 feet its website states that it is the world’s tallest free-standing drop tower. On March 24, 14-year-old Tyre Sampson fell to his death from Icon Park’s Free Fall ride in Orlando, Fl. However, the dangers of ride malfunctions are frequently ignored until a dramatic accident occurs. ![]() When most think of roller coasters and fair rides, they remember days filled with fun at amusement parks or county fairs.
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