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Outcome of FAA investigation into Lake Eola Park drone incident by end of 2025?
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Seven-Year-Old Critically Injured at Lake Eola Park as Drones Collide, Multiple Injuries Lead to FAA Investigation
Dec 23, 2024, 04:59 AM
An incident at a holiday drone show in Lake Eola Park, Orlando, on Saturday night resulted in several drones colliding and falling into the crowd, leading to multiple injuries. A seven-year-old boy was critically injured when a drone struck him in the chest and was subsequently hospitalized. The boy's condition is serious, and he is currently in the ICU. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into the incident, which has raised concerns about safety protocols at such events. Witnesses reported that the drone show, which featured over 200 drones, turned chaotic as several devices malfunctioned and plummeted towards spectators, prompting emergency responses from local authorities. The Orlando Fire Department confirmed that at least one person was hospitalized due to the incident.
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Pilot error • 25%
Technical malfunction • 25%
Weather conditions • 25%
Other • 25%
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Technical failure • 25%
Human error • 25%
Weather conditions • 25%
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