Dismantling of Orlando FreeFall ride underway after teen's tragic death.
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Crews are dismantling the 400-foot-tall Orlando FreeFall ride almost a year after 14-year-old Tyre Sampson fell off and died. The ride had been closed since the incident. The ride's harness was blamed for the accident, with a report stating that the seat's proximity sensor was manually adjusted to allow a restraint opening of nearly 7 inches, instead of the usual 3 inches. Sampson's mother announced a settlement with ICON Park and the ride's owner. She also called for rides over 100 feet to include seatbelts and harnesses. Orlando Slingshot, which operates the ride, announced in October 2022 that the ride would be torn down.
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