calakapepe 8132 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Glad to hear it wasn't worse, the malfunction. Hope everyone involved isn't shied away from this ride because of it either, they'd be missin' out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vortex lover 1985 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 dang it you beat me! prayers to the victims of the smoke inhalation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
medford 4392 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 I'm going to guess it was the motor for the air conditioners/ air handlers. I would assume the motors for the LIMS or other mechanical parts of the ride are far enough removed from the general public, that unless the smoke spread quickly, people could easily move away while smoke produced from the motor on an air handler would mix with the supply air to the space and quickly spread down to the people waiting inside. That said, its just a guess, we'll see what KI says. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LovinMeSomeBanshee 3708 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 How large are these LIM motors? I'm just trying to get a feel for their size. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HarvestmanMan 519 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 That's ungood. Still, glad to hear that most everyone is safe. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Browntggrr 6529 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Aliens are obviously not too smart. Not only was the fire in the wrong place, SoB has been gone for quite some time. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VortexBFForever 12751 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 I was at the park today, but I left before it happened. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GamesAndRides 1097 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Aliens? What, some UFO hovered in over FOF and fired its mysterious, blue laser at it? My avatar pleads the (galactic) Fifth Amendment! This sounds like a job for the Executive U.F.O. Hunter........... Que the X-Files theme! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post DonHelbig 2823 Posted June 2, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2014 Today, at approximately 2:40 p.m., the Flight of Fear roller coaster was shut down after smoke was detected inside the ride. Kings Island emergency personnel responded quickly and guests were safely evacuated from the ride and returned to the park. Initial investigations indicate the smoke was caused by an overheated motor. As always, the safety of our guests and associates remains our number one priority. 48 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GamesAndRides 1097 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Today, at approximately 2:40 p.m., the Flight of Fear roller coaster was shut down after smoke was detected inside the ride. Kings Island emergency personnel responded quickly and guests were safely evacuated from the ride and returned to the park. Initial investigations indicate the smoke was caused by an overheated motor. As always, the safety of our guests and associates remains our number one priority. Thanks Don! Will the ride re-open today? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Browntggrr 6529 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Thanks Don! Will the ride re-open today?Probably not.It is not impossible to re-open today, but it is highly unlikely. There is wiring to/ from the motor most likely burned which will need replaced & the motor most likely needs replaced which will take time to do if one is on hand. I would expect FoF to be down for at least a week. In addition: it is also likely FoF will need another testing period required by DoA. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MysticsTimber 2593 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 I don't see the ride opening for at least a few weeks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JTW 1556 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Who cares when it reopens so long as everyone is safe and proper procedures are followed? 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BoddaH1994 15116 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Today, at approximately 2:40 p.m., the Flight of Fear roller coaster was shut down after smoke was detected inside the ride. Kings Island emergency personnel responded quickly and guests were safely evacuated from the ride and returned to the park. Initial investigations indicate the smoke was caused by an overheated motor. As always, the safety of our guests and associates remains our number one priority.Thanks for the official word, Don.Glad this wasn't a "major" incident and no one got hurt. From what I've heard, things were handled very professionally. 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
silver2005 25492 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Who cares when it reopens so long as everyone is safe and proper procedures are followed? Harsh much? You're allowed to feel sympathy for the victims while also wondering when the ride will open. Wondering about one doesn't negate the other. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JTW 1556 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Not at all, you took what I said the wrong way or I didn't explain my feelings in enough depth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PKIVortex 3706 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Okay don't know how accurte this is, but WDTN channel 2 out of Dayton is reporting the ride is open as usual. Here is the link to that story. http://wdtn.com/2014/06/02/smoke-fills-flight-of-fear-ride-at-kings-island/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MysticsTimber 2593 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 That could be true, but it could also be a lie. I think we should wait until Don gives us the official word that FoF has re-opened. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CharleyTheDinosaur 1469 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 It is not open right now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PKIVortex 3706 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Thanks, I didn't think it would be, I was just posted what a local news station in Dayton was saying. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcgoble3 26456 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Posting the WCPO link again because it's been updated with new information: http://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/warren-county/mason/report-kings-island-flight-of-fear-indoor-roller-coaster-catches-fire According to the eyewitness in the video, the smoke was coming from a short distance down the track from the station. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DegenRider 112 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Love WCPO's Story. I'm pretty sure FOF has been FOF since 2000. Not 2006. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GamesAndRides 1097 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Posting the WCPO link again because it's been updated with new information: http://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/warren-county/mason/report-kings-island-flight-of-fear-indoor-roller-coaster-catches-fire According to the eyewitness in the video, the smoke was coming from a short distance down the track from the station. This makes it sound like it was an LIM Motor. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Creed Bratton 14505 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 It smelt like gas.....then it smelt like rubber....one can argue they don't smell the same. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PKIVortex 3706 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Love WCPO's Story. I'm pretty sure FOF has been FOF since 2000. Not 2006. I believe it was 2001 when the name was changed to just Flight of Fear the same year the OSR were removed and lap bars appeared. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kegger 71 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 I'm glad no one was seriously hurt, on the other hand has anyone ever wondered what the FOF would be like as an outdoor attraction? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Creed Bratton 14505 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 From : http://rcdb.com/544.htm#p=986 19 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KI FANATIC 37 4119 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Personally, I think it would loose its feel and not be nearly as good. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tr0y 2147 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 SOB strikes again! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thoe124 1881 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Well at least nobody is hurt. I was hoping to take my friend on it for her first time tomorrow. But i guess it wont be open. Sigh. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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