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Sky-Way
Six Flags Over Mid-America
Location Eureka, Missouri, USA
Coordinates 38°30′51″N 90°40′23″W / 38.514203°N 90.673016°W / 38.514203; -90.673016
Status Defunct
Operated 1971 to 1981
Statistics
Manufacturer Von Roll
Product Sky Ride

Sky-Way was a Ropeway built by Swiss manufacturer Von Roll previously located at Six Flags Over Mid-America in Eureka, Missouri, USA.

Incident

Three riders fell to their death from the ride and one was critically injured on July 26, 1978 after their cabin fell from the ride.[1] The accident was blamed on a design defect.[2]

References

  1. "Cause of 6 Flags tragedy sought". St. Joseph-News Press. 1978-07-27. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  2. Peters, Frank (1978-10-20). "Design Defect In Sky Way Blamed In Six Flags Accident". St. Louis-Post Dispatch. Retrieved 2024-02-02.


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