Why Movies Are Wrong About Elevator Free Falls - Cheddar Explains

In practically every action movie, there’s a scene where an elevator cable snaps and the car goes shooting down the shaft. But that almost never happens. In fact, no one has died from a free fall in a modern elevator. So why so safe? The answer lies in a 150-year-old design feature. Further Reading: 1. NEII Elevator and Escalator Fun Elevator History; 2. Otis Elev