New article on monorail accident (edited to add new link shows what a beautiful CM)

[mommyceratops]

I am editing to add this.

It is so beautiful and thanks to tlcoke for the Original Post
Here is a story about Austin and a Child he touched with Disney Magic a few days before the accident.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/orl-bk-disney-monorail-austin-wuennenberg-070709,0,2265988.story


The info link
http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2009/7/6/what_caused_deadly_monorail_crash.html

Didn't see this on here.... sorry if it is already.

[tlcoke]

Here is a story about Austin and a Child he touched with Disney Magic a few days before the accident.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/orl-bk-disney-monorail-austin-wuennenberg-070709,0,2265988.story

[k5jmh]

I have to call foul on Disney and the Orange County SO.

Several years ago, WDW sold it's Motorola Radio system and 800mhz frequencies to Nextel. In exchange, Nextel gave them an incredible rate on Airtime. So now, WDW uses a Cellular Provider for it's two-way radio system.

Nextel uses a 6-to-1 Time Division Multiplexing Scheme. What this means is that there are 6 digital time slots per 25 kilohertz channel. This voice channels are switched to difference frequencies and time slots every time someone keys the radio. This means that there is no way to just tune-in and listen to the radio broadcasts and record them over-the-air.

What all this means is that WDW did not own their own two-way radio infrastructure. Without being able to to use T1 recording interface or having a 1 radio per talkgroup analog interface, there is no way Disney has audio recordings of the voice traffic leading up to and during the accident.

The handheld radios they use, are not tied into a "cockpit" recorder.

The only hope for a recording is that there was a hot mic recorder in the cockpit or in CO.

Nextel can only give Call Detail Reports to Orange Co and Disney.

I know this is all technobable, but it is also central to their investigation.

[Goofy4]

Here is a story about Austin and a Child he touched with Disney Magic a few days before the accident.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/orl-bk-disney-monorail-austin-wuennenberg-070709,0,2265988.story

Wow. :sad2:

[irisbud]

Here is a story about Austin and a Child he touched with Disney Magic a few days before the accident.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/orl-bk-disney-monorail-austin-wuennenberg-070709,0,2265988.story

:sad1:

[Goofy4]

I have to call foul on Disney and the Orange County SO.

The only hope for a recording is that there was a hot mic recorder in the cockpit or in CO.

Nextel can only give Call Detail Reports to Orange Co and Disney.


The call detail may be enough to show that protocol was likely followed and, sadly, if a desperation call was made.

Disney seems to have judged that operator (pilot) console command records would be sufficient for any accident investigation :sad2:. In their favor, the Nextel system is probably less prone to interference (as in illegal use of the frequency). I worked at a hospital that had problems with pranksters transmitting on (trunked) hospital frequencies.

Also, there was a story a number of years ago of a spy/terrorist being caught with, among other things, a list of Disney's frequency usage. Not that one couldn't figure that out with equipment and time, but interesting nonetheless that WDW made the list.

[exwdwcm]

Here is a story about Austin and a Child he touched with Disney Magic a few days before the accident.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/orl-bk-disney-monorail-austin-wuennenberg-070709,0,2265988.story
brought tears to my eyes, what a wonderful memory of him.

[colonialtinker]

Here is a story about Austin and a Child he touched with Disney Magic a few days before the accident.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/orl-bk-disney-monorail-austin-wuennenberg-070709,0,2265988.story

I can't imagine what this family must feel after hearing of Austin's death :sad1: and realizing they had video taped him.
Did anyone else notice the condensation on the side windows? I hope that didn't cause a problem with visibility the night of the accident.

[TSWJan78]

Here is a story about Austin and a Child he touched with Disney Magic a few days before the accident.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/orl-bk-disney-monorail-austin-wuennenberg-070709,0,2265988.story

This brought tears to my eyes.. what a great example of sharing the magic and loving your job!! WDW lost an amazing cast member

[WebmasterLeah]

Here is a story about Austin and a Child he touched with Disney Magic a few days before the accident.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/orl-bk-disney-monorail-austin-wuennenberg-070709,0,2265988.story

How sad. I was about to cry just reading the article, then I watched the video... :sad1:

[wishspirit]

It is hard to see someone who obviously had so much passion for the job pass away so suddenly. Very, very sad, my thoughts are with his family and friends.

[HappyGrumpy]

just watched the video and his poor parents and friends must be beside themselves. He seemed like and awesome guy and I am so completely sad about this situation and oddly enough I feel very frustrated that it even happened.

If I had a wish it would be to give that kid back to his parents and that this whole thing never would have happened:sad1:

[jen3003]

Here is a story about Austin and a Child he touched with Disney Magic a few days before the accident.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/orl-bk-disney-monorail-austin-wuennenberg-070709,0,2265988.story


Thank you for posting the link to the video.

It breaks my heart to see that video. I had tears in my eyes watching it.

My thoughts and prayers go out to Austin's family and friends.

:grouphug:

[OogieDaddy]

[QUOTE=tlcoke;32605480]Here is a story about Austin and a Child he touched with Disney Magic a few days before the accident.
/QUOTE]

That was so sad and so happy at the same time. It was great to see a cast member that loved his job and went the exter mile to make a guest so happy.:thumbsup2 It sad to know that he will not be their to make the magic real for others.:sad1: My prayers go out to his family.

[maddiesmom0116]

Here is a story about Austin and a Child he touched with Disney Magic a few days before the accident.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/orl-bk-disney-monorail-austin-wuennenberg-070709,0,2265988.story

This is heart breaking :sad1:

[mommyceratops]

Here is a story about Austin and a Child he touched with Disney Magic a few days before the accident.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/orl-bk-disney-monorail-austin-wuennenberg-070709,0,2265988.story

Oh Tracey! That just broke my heart!! Thanks for sharing... Such a sweet man!

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

What a great memory. He was alot of fun. We had the pleasure of riding with Austin in May.

[SamSam]

What a remarkable young man; what a tragic loss.

[SunnieRN]

I am editing to add this.

It is so beautiful and thanks to tlcoke for the Original Post
Here is a story about Austin and a Child he touched with Disney Magic a few days before the accident.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/orl-bk-disney-monorail-austin-wuennenberg-070709,0,2265988.story


The info link
http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2009/7/6/what_caused_deadly_monorail_crash.html

Didn't see this on here.... sorry if it is already.

Thank you for posting this!! Awesome tribute for someone lost too soon.

[~Kik-Kik~]

He seemed to be living him dream job from that video. I personally wish we could focus less on the CM aspect, but it really seemed to be a part of him life.

I got chills at the end when she said "We have to say goodbye to Austin". Really sad...

[HappyGrumpy]

Orlando Sentinel reports:

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.

I have a close friend who had to burry her 21 year old a few years ago. its such a difficult journey to watch your friend walk through. My prayers are with this family

[SpaceMtnFan]

That was soo sad what happend to Austin. My prayers go out to his family:grouphug::sad1:

[Hillbeans]

Oh my...that is so sad :sad1:

[DT83097]

What a wonderful video - I would imagine the video is bittersweet for the family to see, but a treasure to have at the same time. It's strange to me that having never known Austin how much this tragedy has sat with me over the last few days. I've cried while reading all the articles, and then seeing this adorable video - it was clear he loved what he was doing and it was more than a job. I'll be thinking of his family today as they bury their young son much too soon. :sad1: Perhaps he is sharing some magic with Walt today....

[PrincessPaczki]

What a touching video. It seemed like he really enjoyed his job. What a sad loss.

[mainegal]

The video was a personal moment for the visiting family, but I am glad they shared it with the rest of us.

It makes him a real person, not "just a cast member" who had a most unfortunate accident.

[Princess Disney Mom]

Like everyone else I am very saddened about this loss. I feel for his family. Such a horrible thing.

[GAN]

The video was a personal moment for the visiting family, but I am glad they shared it with the rest of us.

It makes him a real person, not "just a cast member" who had a most unfortunate accident.

Very true. Certainly a very special young man.

[connie1042]

We lost our 16 yr. old son back in 1991. Someone had a video of him from a trip they were on. It was not along one, but it sure was nice to have. I hope they were able to send a copy to Austins family. It is a rough road to go down, and our thoughts and prayers are with the family

[steve76]

His family should be very proud.

[corky441]

Like everyone else I am very saddened about this loss. I feel for his family. Such a horrible thing.

:sad2: My brother was killed in an accident when he was 21. A day doesn't go by that he isn't in my thoughts.

Austin's family is in my thoughts & prayers...

[DSNY4ever]

How nice to see that he loved his job and was having fun. How sad for his family to have lost a young son who was just working his way through college :sad1: His friends and family are definitely in my thoughts and prayers.

And :hug: :hug: for connie1042 and corky441. Even though it wasn't recently, I am sure it is still hard for both of you.