Performance artist and acrobat Jose Angel Vera fell to his death during a performance in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Tuesday, January 27, 2009. A witness said as Vera was hanging in the air, holding onto "chains," he "spun" out of control and crashed to the ground.MyFox Phoenix: Video Report: Accident Kills Trapeze Artist... (January 27, 2009) Vera was part of the performance art group Aerial Artistry.San Diego 6: San Diego Man Falls to Death During Performance (January 28, 2009)
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Went by the name "Angel Vera"
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Co-founder of San Diego, California's Aerial Revolution Entertainment and Aerial Revolution AcademyOfficial Site: Jose Angel Vera Bio
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Performed in several cities across the countryOfficial Site: Jose Angel Vera Bio
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Was performing with a troupe of five other acrobats from Aerial Artistry, based out of New York CitySan Diego 6: San Diego Man Falls to Death During Performance (January 28, 2009)
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Aerial Artistry is a Cirque Du Soleil type of performing arts company
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Accident occurred at the Birds Nest at approximately 7
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Accident recorded on video, investigators will review the tape to determine what caused the tragedySan Diego 6: San Diego Man Falls to Death During Performance (January 28, 2009)
