Frisbee ride collapses in China

[upstop]

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.

[Vortex]

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

[Oldiesmann]

From the pictures it looks like either poor maintenance or inferior manufacturing. Either way, at least nobody was killed.

[Oldschool75]

And kids, this is what happens when you only steal the plans for the design and not the ratings need for materials and maintenance.

[rhyano]

Welcome to China the land of knock offs

[Thrill_Biscuit]

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.

[Banshee Back VII]

Well, it was made in China.

[upstop]

AND when an accident happens in China, the ride operator is at fault and takes the brunt of the blame.

[thekidd33]

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.

[Thrill_Biscuit]

EDIT

My remark was below us all. I'm sorry.

[Vortex lover]

Well like others have said. I'm glad nobody was killed

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[DontWantToWait42mar0]

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.

[jcgoble3]

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?

[DontWantToWait42mar0]

Then in that rare occurrence, the maintenance worker should be held accountable.

[The Interpreter]

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.

[Tr0y]

[shark6495]

Troll troll troll

[Existential]

I like Chinese

I like Chinese

They're always friendly and

Ready to please.

-Monty Python

[upstop]

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.

[Tanna]

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.