For someone to be literally thrown out of a coaster two years after it was renovated is inexcusable and the incident must lead to a thorough investigation.
the employees arent safe, so who cares? this is exactly what IS wrong with Six Flags, safety should come first for employees and consumers. And besides, you cannot deny that there have been far too many deaths/major accidents within the past 10 years at many of their parks.
the employees arent safe, so who cares? this is exactly what IS wrong with Six Flags, safety should come first for employees and consumers. And besides, you cannot deny that there have been far too many deaths/major accidents within the past 10 years at many of their parks.
This accident should provoke a debate within the theme park community as to how to properly put in place safety procedures (from lap restraints to evac routes) in parks like Six Flags. For someone to be literally thrown out of a coaster two years after it was renovated is inexcusable and the incident must lead to a thorough investigation.
This accident should provoke a debate within the theme park community as to how to properly put in place safety procedures (from lap restraints to evac routes) in parks like Six Flags. For someone to be literally thrown out of a coaster two years after it was renovated is inexcusable and the incident must lead to a thorough investigation.
the employees arent safe, so who cares? this is exactly what IS wrong with Six Flags, safety should come first for employees and consumers. And besides, you cannot deny that there have been far too many deaths/major accidents within the past 10 years at many of their parks.
This accident should provoke a debate within the theme park community as to how to properly put in place safety procedures (from lap restraints to evac routes) in parks like Six Flags. For someone to be literally thrown out of a coaster two years after it was renovated is inexcusable and the incident must lead to a thorough investigation.
The only thing this accident should provoke is a discussion on the current dynamic capabilities of the rides that have been and are being built in the last 10-15 years. Gravity should always be the primary restraint in a standard ride vehicle. I'm talking from 5 years of direct operational experience across different parks and chains, as well as knowledge of safety procedures and standards across the industry thanks to friends at basically every major park operator (including internationally).
Maybe I'm misreading you, but if Gravity should always be the primary restraint, is a rule you think should be enforced, does that mean air time should be removed from coasters? That would eliminate a huge sector of coasters. All of the hypers and gigas and most woodies are built around air time. The most popular coaster at many parks tends to be the one with the most air time. I'd hope with a name like "maxairmike" you wouldn't be suggesting eliminating airtime.
Im pretty sure the authorities and Six Flags aren't just sitting around playing poker.
Id love to hear how you have first hand knowledge of Size Flags safety protocol since your such an expert on it? Or better yet show us the facts
Two Face: The Flip Side
On October 16, 2007, the ride malfunctioned causing the cars to become stuck on the lift. Once the train became dislodged, the hydraulic line was severed and hydraulic fluid was sprayed onto multiple riders. In total, twelve people needed medical attention, two of whom were taken to the hospital to be treated.
Starfish
On May 2001, a 21-year-old woman from Antioch, California was thrown from the ride when a restraining bar failed as the result of a pneumatic valve being incorrectly installed. She landed on the pavement and suffered head and knee injuries. Her later lawsuit named both the park and ride manufacturer Chance Rides as responsible parties.
Superman: Ride of Steel
On May 1, 2004, a 53-year-old, 230 lb (104.5 kg) man from Bloomfield, Connecticut fell out of his coaster seat during the last turn and was killed. Reports show that the ride attendant had not checked that the guest's ride restraint was secure[41] as his girth was too large for the T-bar-shaped ride restraint to close properly.
Houdini's Great Escape
On October 9, 2010, Houdini's Great Escape (renamed temporarily to Midnight Mansion), which was available during Fright Fest, suspiciously caught on fire. Firefighters were called to extinguish the flames, but the ride was closed for the rest of the night and the following day. Investigations show that a flammable cobweb hanging on the top of the building was the cause of the fire after coming in close contact with a light fixture.
There are many more, but for brevity's sake I wont post all of them. I understand people may not agree with my opinion, but there is absolutely no reason to bash me:mean:. I don't think Six Flags is nearly as safe as Universal, Sea world, or Disney, and this accident epitomizes that. I will now retire from this thread and leave with the hope that Six Flags can improve their safety for the forthcoming years to prevent a repeat of this catastrophe.
To be insensitive, but the story I have heard is that the lap bar secured on top of a large fat roll, and the with the negative G's of the double down, the fat roll popped above the bar leaving a large gap between the bar and her thighs. The next time the train hit negative G's, she was ejected.Well, from news articles, it appears this does make the clicking sound which suggests some kind of ratcheting device. This must be in addition to the hydraulics mentioned?
Notice how close lengthwise these come to the stomachs. How on earth could a large or obese person ever get that down far enough to lock on the thighs? Sounds as if it was being used more like a stomach vice rather than a lapbar in this case.
To be insensitive, but the story I have heard is that the lap bar secured on top of a large fat roll, and the with the negative G's of the double down, the fat roll popped above the bar leaving a large gap between the bar and her thighs. The next time the train hit negative G's, she was ejected.
maxair, do you know if it is possible to push down on a restraint and get more clicks in the middle of the ride, or if hydraulic, one could push it down more in the same situation. I have never had the occasion to try this as I yank it to crush force before leaving the station.
All rides are not meant for all people. Case in point^Such as . . .
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