FreeFall ride states that the maximum passenger weight is just over 286 pounds. Sampson was 6 feet, 5 inches tall and weighed 330 pounds, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.states that the harness was still in a locked position when the ride came to a stop."FreeFall was coming to [] down the tower. When the magnets engaged, the patron came out of the seat," an employee wrote in the report. "Harness was still in a down and locked position when the ride stopped.
On March 26, 2021, two teenagers had to be rescued from the Old Town SlingShot in Kissimmee, Florida, after a cable on the ride broke, according to Click On Orlando. At the time of the rescue, the ride was nearly 30 to 40 feet in the air, according to the report. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
I had my nephew ready to go on that ride at Dollywood years ago. Me, only adult that dared. At boarding he said no and I thanked God.