A look back at the Hyatt skywalk collapse that killed 114 people on July 17, 1981.
Survivors, first responders, and bystanders share their stories.
Photos and stories from the night of the collapse.
The investigation and memorial effort
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Kansas City Star Books presents a commemorative book exploring the skywalks disaster and the lessons learned. Royalties from the book benefit the Skywalk Memorial Foundation’s efforts to build a permanent memorial. Order your copy
The Skywalk Memorial Foundation is a non-profit group made up of victims, first-responders and volunteers seeking to build a permanent memorial to the tragedy's victims. If you'd like to make a contribution, they are accepting donations.