upstop Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 I was told this happened, however, I cannot find a direct article anywhere. Apparently, internet traffic is restricted from China, however, there are some images on the net. http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=china+frisbee+ride+accident&FORM=HDRSC2 Appears to be a Huss knockoff that rotates 360 degrees. Other than the collapse, I'm not certain of injuries or fatalities. Prayers to all involved. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortex Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Theme Park Review has the article. It's not much but has pictures. Looks like the arm with the seats came off and the counter weight hit it. http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=70126 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldiesmann Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 From the pictures it looks like either poor maintenance or inferior manufacturing. Either way, at least nobody was killed. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldschool75 Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 And kids, this is what happens when you only steal the plans for the design and not the ratings need for materials and maintenance. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhyano Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Welcome to China the land of knock offs 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill_Biscuit Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 I suppose that when you're told to be an engineer, builder or metallurgist, rather than having a desire to be one, not as much genuine passion is put into the manufacturing process. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banshee Back VII Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Well, it was made in China. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstop Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share Posted April 7, 2015 AND when an accident happens in China, the ride operator is at fault and takes the brunt of the blame. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thekidd33 Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Seeing some of the articles and trip reports from various China trips it wouldn't shock me if the ride operator was also the ride supervisor, the maintenance technician, and the park janitor. I'm glad no one was killed. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill_Biscuit Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 EDIT My remark was below us all. I'm sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortex lover Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Well like others have said. I'm glad nobody was killed Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DontWantToWait42mar0 Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 AND when an accident happens in China, the ride operator is at fault and takes the brunt of the blame. As it should be. The ride operator has as good as view as anyone to be able to STOP the ride if something were wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 AND when an accident happens in China, the ride operator is at fault and takes the brunt of the blame. As it should be. The ride operator has as good as view as anyone to be able to STOP the ride if something were wrong. And if there was absolutely no sign of anything being wrong until it was suddenly too late for an e-stop to prevent catastrophe? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DontWantToWait42mar0 Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Then in that rare occurrence, the maintenance worker should be held accountable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 And if the ride is of defective design or manufacture? See? It's not that simple. Life is very simple, unless you actually spend a lot of time thinking about it. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tr0y Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark6495 Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Troll troll troll 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Existential Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 I like Chinese I like Chinese They're always friendly and Ready to please. -Monty Python 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstop Posted April 10, 2015 Author Share Posted April 10, 2015 The one thing we have to remember is the ride was most likely designed and built by the government of China (officially), and the government is never wrong in a communist state. I'm sure the ride operator will enjoy their life in a state prison as a political prisoner. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanna Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Does anyone else have to Google pictures of some of these rides to find out exactly what they are? there's usually twenty different names for the same amusement ride. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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