Design Failure Lessons
Hyatt Regency Hotel catwalk collapse
In July, 1981, a catwalk packed with people and over a packed dance floor
collapsed onto the catwalk below and then to the floor, killing 114 people.
Articles:
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Stevens, William K., "Before
Hotel Disaster, Walkway Swayed to the Rhythm of Dancers," The New
York Times, SECTION: Section A; Page 1, Column 1; National Desk, July
20, 1981
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McGrath, Peter, Foote, Donna, "What
Happened at the Hyatt?" Newsweek, Section: National Affairs,
Pg 26, August 3, 1981
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Weston, Rusty, "Failure
Inc.; Disaster Is a Certainty, and One Little Company Thrives on It,"
Los Angeles Times, SECTION: Magazine; Page 28; Magazine Desk, October
20, 1991