When you're soaring through the air on an amusement park ride, the last thing you want to think about is it stopping mid-air. But sometimes, rides do malfunction, leading to unexpected stops and evacuations. You'll learn why these incidents often happen, what safety systems are designed to prevent serious harm, and how parks get you safely back to solid ground.
The recent incident at Six Flags New England, where a roller coaster stopped mid-ride, has put amusement park safety back in the spotlight.
On June 22, 2024, the Superman The Ride coaster at Six Flags New England experienced a "brief stoppage" on its lift hill.