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ORLANDO FREEFALL DEATH


No timeline offered for future of Orlando thrill ride connected to teen’s death

Florida officials said there is no timeline for reopening the Orlando drop tower at ICON Park in Orlando after a 14-year-old boy fell to his death from the thrill ride earlier this year.

Orlando FreeFall operator hopes to reopen Slingshot attraction

The operator of the Orlando FreeFall attraction, where a 14-year-old boy fell to his death in March, said it hopes to reopen one of its other rides at ICON Park.

Father of Tyre Sampson, attorney call for dismantling of Orlando FreeFall

The father of a 14-year-old boy who fatally fell from an Orlando attraction is speaking alongside his lawyer, Ben Crump, on the release of his son’s autopsy report.

Teen who fatally fell from Orlando drop tower nearly 100 pounds over limit, autopsy report shows

A 14-year-old boy who fell to his death from an Orlando thrill ride in March was nearly 100 pounds over the weight limit of the attraction, according to an autopsy report released by the Orlando medical examiner’s office.

Incident report includes witness accounts in teen’s fatal fall from Orlando thrill ride

An incident report and 911 calls are released in a teen's fatal fall from an Orlando thrill ride.

‘Let’s get to the truth:’ Father of teen who fatally fell from Orlando FreeFall thrill ride speaks

The father of the teen who fatally fell from the Orlando FreeFall attraction last month is speaking from ICON Park in Orlando.

‘You stripped me of my son:’ Mother of teen who died in fall from Orlando thrill ride speaks out

The mother of a 14-year-old boy who fell to his death from the Orlando FreeFall ride is spoke publicly for the first time in St. Louis about her son’s death.

Orlando FreeFall lawsuit: Defendants should have known ride adjustments were unsafe

A lawsuit on behalf of the family of a 14-year-old boy who fatally fell from an Orlando thrill ride last month was filed Monday in Orange County.

Lawyer for family of teen killed in Orlando drop tower fall reacts to state investigation

The family attorney for the mother of the teen killed after falling from an Orlando thrill ride said legal action is likely on the way.

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Orlando drop tower operator adjusted sensors in seat teen fell from, making ride unsafe, report shows

An independent forensic engineering firm hired in the investigation into a teen’s fatal fall from an Orlando drop tower found the operator of the thrill ride manually adjusted the sensors in the seat he was in, which made the ride unsafe.

Orlando FreeFall manufacturer owns at least a dozen amusement rides in Florida

As state investigators try to figure out how a teen fell to his death at the Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park, News 6 has learned the overseas manufacturer of the ride, Funtime Thrill Rides, has at least a dozen amusement rides in Florida.

Seats of Orlando thrill ride where teen fatally fell were adjusted to fit larger patrons, attorney says

Attorneys representing the family of a 14-year-old boy who fell to his death from the Orlando FreeFall attraction are holding a news conference.

Florida order calls Orlando FreeFall ride ‘immediate danger to public health’

Inspectors were back at the Orlando FreeFall thrill ride at Icon Park on Monday, testing it yet again and sending the ride carriage into the air, even while leaving the seats on the ground and raising only the top half of the carriage.

State hires independent engineering firm to investigate Orlando FreeFall death

The state hired a forensic engineering firm to help investigate the Orlando FreeFall incident that resulted in the death of a 14-year-old boy.

Woman claiming to be cousin of teen killed in fall from Orlando drop tower not known to family, deputies say

A woman who claimed to be related to a 14-year-old boy who died after falling from an Orlando thrill ride is not known to the teen’s family, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Tourists pay respects for Tyre Sampson, teen who fell to his death from Orlando thrill ride

It’s been over a week since the death of Tyre Sampson, the 14-year-old who was killed in a fall from an Orlando thrill ride while he was vacationing in Florida.

‘He had a great future:’ Missouri friends, family remember teen killed in Orlando drop tower fall

Family and friends of the Missouri teen killed in Orlando held a vigil at his hometown football field on Thursday evening.

No age restriction to operate high-thrill rides in Florida, says ride safety expert

As the investigation into Trye Sampson’s death continues, a Central Florida safety expert with more than 30 years of experience believes the accident at Orlando Freefall could be the catalyst needed to make changes to Florida’s ride safety laws.

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Cause of teen’s fatal fall from Orlando thrill ride still unknown

The cause of a 14-year-old’s fatal fall from an Orlando drop tower attraction last week has not yet been determined as an investigation continues, according to the state agency leading the investigation.

Lawmakers respond to News 6 Orlando FreeFall investigation as ride expert uncovers confusion in state law

Central Florida lawmakers are responding to News 6’s investigations into Orlando FreeFall.

State senator calls for closure of Orlando thrill ride

Florida Sen. Randolph Bracy sent a letter to the state department in charge of investigating what led to the death of a 14-year-old who fell from a thrill ride at ICON Park on Friday, urging it to permanently close the Orlando Free Fall.

Supporters march for justice on behalf of teen who died in fall from Orlando thrill ride

Day after day, supporters of Tyre Sampson has gathered outside of ICON Park, in front of the ride where Sampson fell and died last week.

Orlando FreeFall employees had less than 5 weeks of on-site experience, new records show

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 released by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Workers install fence around Orlando FreeFall as teen’s memorial at attraction grows

News 6 witnessed workers canvassing the area around the Orlando FreeFall a day after 14-year-old Tyre Sampson's family and supporters called on the company to tear it down at his memorial.

Orlando FreeFall restraint locked when teen fell, did not function as intended, independent safety inspector says

A longtime independent ride safety inspector and expert witness said the ride manual for the FreeFall drop tower — obtained by News 6 from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services which is now responsible for investigating the accident — shows that the ride maker and ride operator failed 14-year-old Tyre Sampson.

Supporters of teen killed in fall from Orlando drop tower break down during vigil

More than 50 people showed up Monday evening for a vigil honoring 14-year-old Tyre Sampson, who died last Thursday evening after falling from the Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park.

New records show Orlando FreeFall has weight limit as state continues to investigate teen’s death

The Orlando FreeFall is the subject of scrutiny as state agencies look into what caused a 14-year-old to fall to his death from the ICON Park ride last Thursday.

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Memorial grows for teen who fatally fell from Orlando drop tower as supporters call for action

For hours Monday, complete strangers called for action and showed their support at the ride where Tyre Sampson died.

Private ride inspector says 14-year-old who fell from Orlando drop tower too big to ride

Just hours after 14-year-old Tyre Sampson fell from the Orlando FreeFall to his death late Thursday, state inspectors from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services were at Orlando’s ICON Park honing in their investigation on the ride shoulder restraint bar, meant to keep a rider from falling out.

ICON Park tells Orlando FreeFall operator to suspend all ride operations

The owners of ICON Park are demanding the company behind some of its thrill rides to suspend all ride operations in the wake of the death of a teen last week.

Vigil held for 14-year-old boy who died in fall from Orlando thrill ride

A prayer vigil is being held for the 14-year-old boy who died after falling from a drop tower at ICON Park.

Dollywood closes free-fall ride after teen’s Orlando thrill ride death

Dollywood amusement park in Tennessee says it has temporarily closed a ride developed by the same maker of a free-fall ride from which a teen dropped to his death at a Florida attraction.

Did teen’s big size factor in Orlando thrill ride death?

A rising middle school football player in Missouri, only 14 but already 6 feet, 5 inches tall and well over 300 pounds, Tyre Sampson fell to his death from a towering Florida amusement ride.

Dozens pay respects to 14-year-old who died at ICON Park

A growing memorial sits in front of the ride with flowers, candles, and poster signed by several people.

Witness recounts moments after teen falls to his death at ICON Park in Orlando

Montrey Williams recalled Thursday night when Tyre Sampson, 14, lost his life after somehow falling out of his seat from the ICON Park Free Fall ride.

Attorneys Ben Crump, Bob Hilliard hired by family of teen who fell to his death from Orlando thrill ride

Attorneys Ben Crump and Bob Hilliard have been hired on retainer to represent the family of Tyre Sampson, 14, who fell to his death Thursday night from the Orlando Free Fall at ICON Park, according to a news release.

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Here’s what we know about Orlando ride, company being investigated in 14-year-old’s death

News 6 took a closer look into the Orlando Free Fall and the company that operates it Friday after a 14-year-old fell to his death from the ICON Park attraction late Thursday.

State inspectors investigate ride at ICON Park in Orlando after teen’s deadly fall

The Orlando FreeFall is shut down indefinitely as state inspectors from the Florida Department of Agriculture begin their investigation into how a teen fell from the ride and plummeted to his death Thursday night.

‘He’s not breathing:’ Calls to 911 released after teen’s deadly fall from Orlando drop tower

The 911 calls made after a 14-year-old boy plummeted to his death from an Orlando thrill ride were released on Friday afternoon.

Orange County sheriff identifies 14-year-old boy who died in fall from Orlando thrill ride

A 14-year-old boy who fell to his death from a thrill ride at ICON Park in Orlando has been identified.

14-year-old dies in fall from thrill ride at ICON Park in Orlando

A 14-year-old boy died in a fall from the Orlando Free Fall at ICON Park, officials say.

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