The Interpreter Posted September 20, 2009 Posted September 20, 2009 Are you SURE those are turkey legs? Terpy, runnin' for the exit...just in the nick of time...and trying to stay out of the doghouse. Quote
CrashOverRided Posted September 20, 2009 Posted September 20, 2009 after watching that video a few more times it looks like the boy discovered the somthing happend to his leg and dad was trying to either franticly move somthing or check his leg. its outta view so we cant tell but it defently looks like there was a problem down by the boys legs. and at one point in the video it looks like the boy kinda passes out a bit and then says "darn, My leg" then during the roll back the boy says "oh , S***" i would like to see what the outcome was .... Quote
Captain Nemo Posted September 20, 2009 Posted September 20, 2009 Terrible accident to say the least. Just remember, don't let accidents like these scare you from riding coasters like them, your still more likely to get in an accident just driving to an amusement park. Quote
Cody Posted September 25, 2009 Posted September 25, 2009 Just re-watched the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOdjy8QNrgQ Notice how the kid seats actually breaks forward at 0:15-0:16 Scary. Quote
Browntggrr Posted September 25, 2009 Posted September 25, 2009 Yeah, it does look alarming. I am wonding if broken parts of the cable/ catch car assembly got wedged in between the track & seat bolts and actually broke the bolt off which caused the seat to move. I have no idea on how those seats are bolted to the frame of the car, I'm just throwing a wild stab out there because the seat doesn't move until over halfway through the roll-back. Quote
Cody Posted September 25, 2009 Posted September 25, 2009 Yeah, it does look alarming. I am wonding if broken parts of the cable/ catch car assembly got wedged in between the track & seat bolts and actually broke the bolt off which caused the seat to move. I have no idea on how those seats are bolted to the frame of the car, I'm just throwing a wild stab out there because the seat doesn't move until over halfway through the roll-back. Ya I had to watch it over like 10 times to make sure it wasn't the camera playing tricks, I then line the seat up with the seat behind it. It def comes forwards thats for sure. Quote
TylerRider Posted September 25, 2009 Posted September 25, 2009 Would it make noises a few rides before the incident happened? Quote
The Interpreter Posted September 25, 2009 Posted September 25, 2009 Most probably not. . .cables that snap often do so without warning. There MAY (or may not) be visible signs of wear, but an auditory warning that far in advance that a steel cable is about to snap would be considered rare. Quote
raptorcp21 Posted September 30, 2009 Author Posted September 30, 2009 Screamscape have few picture showing off the broken cable bits and torn and bent brake fins piled up on top of the launch track as well as a couple of pictures showing off the extensive damage to the front of the Xcelerator train body. http://www.screamscape.com/html/knott_s_berry_farm.htm Quote
CrashOverRided Posted September 30, 2009 Posted September 30, 2009 Screamscape have few picture showing off the broken cable bits and torn and bent brake fins piled up on top of the launch track as well as a couple of pictures showing off the extensive damage to the front of the Xcelerator train body. http://www.screamscape.com/html/knott_s_berry_farm.htm wow!!!!!!! looks like the cable cut the front of the ride in half. Quote
CedarPointer Posted October 1, 2009 Posted October 1, 2009 It broke my heart a little bit to see those pictures. I hope something like that never, ever happens at KI. Ever. Quote
The Interpreter Posted October 1, 2009 Posted October 1, 2009 Rides can be replaced. The people on them, not. The people are far more important than ANY ride. Quote
CrashOverRided Posted October 1, 2009 Posted October 1, 2009 Rides can be replaced. The people on them, not. The people are far more important than ANY ride. well said.....we take a risk with ANY ride we get on. Quote
The Interpreter Posted October 1, 2009 Posted October 1, 2009 A very small one. It is in any park's interest to make its rides and park as safe as is practicable. After all, safety is paramount. Quote
HTCO Posted October 1, 2009 Posted October 1, 2009 Was the kid hurt at all? If not he is VERY lucky. I'm sure he's traumatized now. Thoughts go out to the family for this horrific incident. Quote
The Interpreter Posted October 1, 2009 Posted October 1, 2009 The incident occurred on Wednesday, September 16. The 12 year old boy suffered lacerations and was taken to a hospital, from which he was reportedly released on Friday, the 18th. http://news.puggal.com/knotts-berry-farm-accident-8265/ Quote
The Interpreter Posted August 28, 2011 Posted August 28, 2011 Settlement reached, details of incident: http://articles.latimes.com/2011/aug/26/news/la-trb-knotts-xcelerator-coaster-accident-08201126 Quote
DaveStroem Posted August 29, 2011 Posted August 29, 2011 I am glad that the boy has fully recovered from his injuries. Quote
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