Video shows circus acrobat's plunge into audience in Houston, Texas

HOUSTON, Tex. (WPVI) -- Dramatic video shows a circus acrobat falling into the seating area during a performance in Houston, Texas.

The circus performer is expected to be okay after a terrifying fall during a show.

The accident happened on Thursday at Circo Hermanos Vazquez, a traveling circus. A spectator captured the fall on his cell phone.

The professional acrobats, known as Duo Garcia, were performing a featured stunt when the accident occurred.

The video shows the female acrobat hanging from her hair from a replica rocket ship as it spins over the audience. As she twirls from the rocket ship, she suddenly falls into the seats below. Audience members can be heard screaming as circus staff rush to her aid.

In a statement released May 26th, circus management says that, "The accident was the failure of the performers to properly latch a safety cord during the routine."