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

Type

Ropeway

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

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

Present

Coasters

American Thunder Batman The Ride Boomerang The Boss Mr. Freeze: Reverse Blast Ninja Pandemonium River King Mine Train Rookie Racer Screamin' Eagle

Former

Coasters

Jet Scream River King Mine Train Rockin' Roller

Attractions

Daffy Duck Duccaneer Dragon's Wing Highland Fling Mo-Mo The Monster Moon Antique Cars Powder Keg Riverview Racer Rush Street Flyer Scooby Doo Ghostblasters: Mystery of The Scary Swamp Sky Chuter Sky-Way Slingshot Speed O'Drome Go Karts Superman: Tower of Power Tidal Wave Tom's Twister Water Street Cab Company Xcalibur

[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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