6 Theme Park Rides That Were Banned For Being Too Dangerous

ICON Park FreeFall – The Drop Tower That Dropped A Teenager

In March 2022, 14-year-old Tyre Sampson fell to his death from the 430-foot Orlando FreeFall drop tower at ICON Park. He slipped out of his seat as the ride braked toward the bottom. The ride was shut down permanently and dismantled. A $310 million verdict was awarded to his family.