Orlando Free Fall ride

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Status of drop-tower rides at major theme parks after teen's death in ... (FOX 13 Tampa Bay)

While most of these attractions are not exactly the same as the tower ride in Orlando where a 14-year-old boy died, some parks have issued statements about ...

"The safety of our guests is our top priority." In addition, our ride has a completely different ride system and a 22-year-safety record," a spokesperson said in an emailed statement. The statement added: "Our stringent safety program includes inspections from both internal and external ride experts. "The safety of our guests is our top priority. "We extend our deepest sympathies to the family and all those affected by the tragedy. The ride was introduced in 1997 and manufactured by Intamin. All of our rides receive annual maintenance and daily inspections by our trained maintenance professionals," the statement continued. Although similar, our ride is not from the same manufacturer." Although similar, our ride is not from the same manufacturer." "While Acrophobia offers a similar experience, it is not the same ride and is made by a different manufacturer," a Six Flags Over Georgia spokesperson said in an emailed statement. "Our stringent safety program includes inspections from both internal and external ride experts. The ride was introduced in 2001 and manufactured by Intamin.

Orlando's ICON Park demands suspension of second ride after ... (NBC News)

Officials at the Florida amusement park where Tyre Sampson, 14, fell to his death said the Orlando SlingShot attraction should be closed until it is proven ...

"We continue to grieve the passing of Tyre Sampson and our thoughts are with his family and friends," the park said Monday in a statement. Because FreeFall is a new ride, and the agency conducts safety inspections twice a year, no additional inspections on it had occurred. "Harness was still in a down and locked position when the ride stopped." “We are heartbroken by the loss of Tyre Sampson and absolutely devastated for his family and loved ones. Officials with the department said last week that the FreeFall was inspected Dec. 20. He was visiting from Missouri.

Orlando FreeFall employees had less than 5 weeks of on-site ... (WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando)

The ride operator of Orlando FreeFall the night of Tyre Sampson's death had received her training only four and a half weeks prior, according to records ...

“The training checklist needs to be specific to the ride. “There are certifications for ride operators, but it is self-certification,” Martin said. “They will also train one of the supervisors to be the trainer for the next go-around.” We have suspended the operations of the Free Fall ride and the Slingshot ride at Icon Park. We are fully cooperating with the authorities at the state and local levels who are investigating this tragic incident. That means not only instruction in a classroom setting, but also in a hands-on setting.” The employees have also not been charged with a crime.

Deadly ICON Park accident: Lawmakers call for permanent closure ... (WESH Orlando)

Sen. Randolph Bracy sent a letter to the Florida Department of Agriculture Tuesday saying the teen's death was unconscionable and an avoidable tragedy.

ICON park: Accident report in teen's Orlando FreeFall ride death ... (CNN)

The seat of a teen who fell to his death from an amusement park ride in Florida last week was still locked, according to an accident report from the state.

We plan on providing additional information in the coming days, as we learn more," the statement said. And on Tuesday, Slingshot Group said it had suspended another of its rides, the SlingShot. If this is not so -- Do not let this person ride," the manual states.

Teen who died after fall from drop tower exceeded weight limit for ... (WJXT News4JAX)

State investigators released nearly 200 pages of records Monday evening, detailing exactly how attendants were supposed to operate Orlando FreeFall.

The preliminary accident report confirmed that the seat was locked in place and the new report said that the ride did not malfunction. “Check that they fit within the contours of the seat and the bracket fits properly. Harness was still in a down a locked position when the ride stopped,” the report reads. “I know and have seen pictures of the ride that indicate there are no seat belts on the ride, which would classify as one redundant safety system.” “My first reaction, like, it felt like a dream. Tyre Sampson’s coach said the teen weighed 320.