Orlando StarFlyer accident

[CanobieFan]

Worker falls to his death from StarFlyer attraction in Orlando

An industrial accident is under investigation at the StarFlyer on I-Drive.

www.clickorlando.com

ORLANDO, Fla. – A 21-year-old man fell 200 feet to his death Monday morning while conducting a daily safety check on the StarFlyer attraction in Orlando tourist’s district, deputies said.

The fatal accident was reported around 7:40 a.m. at ICON Park on International Drive.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said the man was climbing the tower when he fell to the bottom platform.

Orange County Fire Rescue said the worker was about halfway up the 450-foot ride, dubbed the world’s tallest swing ride, when he fell onto the platform.

 

[Hixee]

Tragic. Looks to be an RMC guy too.

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=3240242026012895&id=154373424599786

 

[CrashCoaster]

This is awful. Correct me if I'm wrong, but is it this guy who does the tour in this video, Jake Kilcup?

EDIT:- His name was Jake Kaminsky.

 

[Pear]

Please sign this petition to try and get a memorial for him placed at BGT

Sign the Petition

Place Memorial for Jake Kaminsky at Busch Gardens Tampa

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[davidm]

Theres a gofundme for his family's expenses and so on.

Donate to Jacob Kaminsky Memorial Expense StarFlyer Accident, organized by Cheryl Wessely

Jake was born a roller coaster enthusiast. From a young child he wo… Cheryl Wessely needs your support for Jacob Kaminsky Memorial Expense StarFlyer Accident

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