RAK zipline is set to reopen this weekend

ras al khaimah — Jebel Jais Flight, the world’s longest zipline, will reopen on Saturday following the tragic helicopter accident that killed all four on board on December 29. The zipline was closed to the public at the time of the accident and remained closed to facilitate the investigation.

“Now that we are absolutely certain that everything has been tested and continues to operate to the highest international safety standards, we will reopen the zipline to the public,” a spokesperson from Toroverde UAE, which operates the zipline, said.

Toroverde ran a full assessment of any damage to the zipline park, cables and infrastructure and has conducted the necessary repairs and tests, following the accident. “We can confirm that none of the ziplines which carry customers have been damaged, and none of our customers or staff were injured or involved in the accident.”

One of the supplementary equipment cables which does not carry customers, and is technically known as a braking equipment cable, was found to be damaged after the incident and has been replaced.

The team is also preparing to welcome senior leadership of the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) and Toroverde to take part in test flights before the official reopening on Saturday. “The safety and security of our visitors and those who want to experience the adventure park continues to be our utmost priority.”

As previously reported, the exact circumstances behind this tragic accident have not yet been established. “We will have full details once the investigation ordered by His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, is complete,” a spokesperson for the RAKTDA had said, offering heartfelt condolences to the families of the pilot and crew killed in the crash.

Khaleej Times had reported the news about the search and rescue chopper crash on December 29. Four crew members lost their lives in the tragic incident while flying to rescue a 45-year-old Indian tourist, who sustained severe injuries and factures in his right leg.

Since it opened in February 2018, 25,000 flyers have experienced the Jebel Jais Flight.