I was looking for some information, and I can't find them. I remember I was teenager and I saw TV news and the newspapers about what happened to the cable got off the tower and it hit the tram. It killed nine people inside the tram, and some were injured. At top, the people were stuck and they were cold. I am not sure that it was Jackson Hole Ski Resort. Maybe Heavenly Valley?
Anyone know or aware of this, and will you be shared about this happened?
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The cable got off the tower and hit the tram (some years ago)
Started by Skiing#1, Oct 31 2006 07:59 AM
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Posted 31 October 2006 - 08:16 AM
SkiBachelor, on Oct 31 2006, 09:08 AM, said:
I believe you're thinking of the accident that happened at Squaw Valley.
Yes, that is right about Squaw Valley. Now I remember
thank you!I found some information. It was in April 16, 1978.
http://www.notram.org/squaw1.htm
This post has been edited by Skiing#1: 31 October 2006 - 08:20 AM
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Posted 31 October 2006 - 12:22 PM
Don't forget the acciedent in Europe, where a US AIR FORCE JET,
flew into the cable/ haul rope of a tram, cutting it, thus cause the tram car to crash to the ground, killing all or most inside. Think the pilot bailed out, and was charged.
flew into the cable/ haul rope of a tram, cutting it, thus cause the tram car to crash to the ground, killing all or most inside. Think the pilot bailed out, and was charged.
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Posted 31 October 2006 - 12:39 PM
Didn't the old Green Valley double at Crystal have a bad derailment several years ago? I thought I heard about some kid jumping off near the top, which cause that huge span in the middle to bounce so much that one of the towers derailed.
That was a US Navy E-6B Prowler.
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Don't forget the acciedent in Europe, where a US AIR FORCE JET,
That was a US Navy E-6B Prowler.
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Posted 31 October 2006 - 02:04 PM
This one?
The Washington Post (1974-Current file) - Washington, D.C.
Date: Apr 17, 1978
Start Page: A4
Document Types: article
Text Word Count: 366
SQUAW VALLEY, Calif. (AP) -- It was the ski tram's last trip down the mountain at Squaw Valley Saturday, and it was loaded with vacationers. Then one of three thick cables popped off its roller and ripped through the car, killing four persons and injuring the other 30 aboard.
I have the article some place.
The Washington Post (1974-Current file) - Washington, D.C.
Date: Apr 17, 1978
Start Page: A4
Document Types: article
Text Word Count: 366
SQUAW VALLEY, Calif. (AP) -- It was the ski tram's last trip down the mountain at Squaw Valley Saturday, and it was loaded with vacationers. Then one of three thick cables popped off its roller and ripped through the car, killing four persons and injuring the other 30 aboard.
I have the article some place.
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