Disney’s monorail procedures changed in years leading up to accident
Walt Disney World now requires drivers, when switching off the resort's Epcot loop, to operate their trains from twin controls in the rear cab. This policy change comes as a result of the pilot in last weekend's monorail collision remaining in the front cab, while attempting to make the loop switch. The Orlando Sentinel spoke with former monorail pilots, who stated →
3 Disney World monorail employees on paid leave during deadly crash investigation
Updating an earlier report from WESH 2 News, Walt Disney World has placed three Disney World monorail employees, who were working during the Sunday 2am accident, on paid leave, according to the Orlando Sentinel. WESH 2 News quickly updated the earlier article of two Disney employees on unpaid disciplinary leave, to reflect the statements coming from Disney spokespeople. The Orlando Sentinel quotes →
Disney Suspends 2 Employees After Monorail Crash
The on-duty manager and coordinator at the time of the deadly crash have been suspended without pay, reports WESH Orlando. Citing a source within Disney, the two Disney employees believed to be responsible for the switching of the two monorail trains during the 2am collision Sunday are facing disciplinary actions. This action is not surprising after WESH Orlando released information that →
Family, friends remember Austin Wuennenberg as more than a Disney monorail pilot
Most people know Austin Wuennenberg as the Walt Disney World monorail pilot who died in the Sunday 2am crash. During the Wednesday memorial service, his uncle Bill Shanahan reminded everyone that there was more to the 21-year-old than his death. A brilliant student. A thoughtful companion. A skilled computer programmer. A devoted family man. Someone that always made his friends smile. Click →
Full NTSB Statement On Disney Monorail Crash
Safety Board Releases Factual Findings WESH Orlando has the National Transportation Safety Board statement on Wednesday about the Disney World monorail crash. Click here to read the full text. The NTSB's findings also indicate that Austin Wuennenberg, the 21-year-old monorail pilot killed in the crash attempted to reverse Monorail Purple before the crash. In exclusive interviews Wednesday, two sources told WESH 2 News →
Funeral service set for Disney monorail pilot Austin Wuennenberg
According to the Orlando Sentinel, funeral services have been set for Austin Wuennenberg, the monorail pilot killed in Sunday's terrible crash at the Walt Disney World Resort. Services are at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church in Kissimmee, said Twis Lizasuain, a Kissimmee Police spokesperson who is acting as a spokesperson for the Wuennenberg family. Also check out the Orlando →
