Sky Jump (Knott's Berry Farm)
Ride in the United States
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Sky Jump was a Paratower located at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California, USA. It opened in 1976 and used the same structure as the Sky Cabin. The ride featured 12 parachutes that dropped 200 feet each. Sky Jump was closed in 1999.
History
Sky Jump opened with Sky Cabin in 1976.
Sky Jump closed in 1999, though Sky Cabin remains operational.[1]
Incident
An 18-year-old boy fell to his death from the Sky Jump on October 30, 1983 in an apparent suicide.[2]
References
- ↑ Hernandez, Greg (August 13, 1999). "KNOTT's: Chute to Be Feature of Boardwalk". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
- ↑ "Youth indicated suicide before falling from ride". Daily Press. November 2, 1983. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
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