BoddaH1994 Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 If any of you guys want to send donations, here's the address: Kaitlyn Lasitter Fund c/o Class Act Federal Credit Union 3620 Fern Valley Road Louisville, KY 40219. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 Lasitter family says thanks to community: http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.d...423/1008/NEWS01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Decision on examining ride cable delayed: http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.d...NEWS01/70814032 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neon Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 What happened to the girl? Is she fine? Did they fix her up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 They were able to reattach one foot, but one had to be amputated just below the knee. It will be a year before they know for sure if her body can fully accept the reattached foot. See previous links in this thread for more details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 More: http://www.whas11.com/news/local/stories/0...e.3960b733.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Girl Hurt At Amusement Park Still Recovering: http://www.wsaz.com/news/headlines/9937316.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 More on this: http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.d...NEWS01/70921030 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welchce Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 I just saw something interesting on Great America's (CA) website in the Drop Zone section... Drop Zone Stunt Tower Experience the rush of gravity as you descend 22 stories in less than four seconds on the DROP ZONE Stunt Tower, one of the tallest and most intense free-fall rides in the world. Hold on tight as your vehicle coasts down the 224-foot tower in complete safety. and this from Carowinds... DROP ZONE Stunt Tower Strap into an open car and lift 160 feet into the air at a speed of 16 feet per second. Feel the tension build as you’re held for a few seconds, and then dropped all the way down on a 100-foot, 56 mph freefall—all in complete safety. Just 60 feet above the ground, the ride’s magnetic braking system saves you from gravity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOFirehawkFAN Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 Does this mean the other Parks in the chain have unsade drop zones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 It would seem that each park is trying to communicate to the public that these particular drop rides are different than the ride at SFKK. I'm not sure if this is the best way, but, I'm also not sure of another way of communicating it. "Kaitlyn has had, on top of all this tragedy, a certain group of kids leaving messages on her phone making fun of her condition," her mother wrote today. "This just shows how cruel people can really be, as if she isn't dealing with enough heavy thoughts, these kids decided to burden her with more." This is very disturbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 And in the very sad event that another incident does happen on one of those rides, that "in complete safety" language will doubtless come up again, in another forum. Sigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
art_star Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 How is the investigation going anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 It continues....there had been disagreements as to how to test the cables, but I understand the various parties involved have reached an agreement as to that issue. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIBeast Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 It would seem that each park is trying to communicate to the public that these particular drop rides are different than the ride at SFKK. I'm not sure if this is the best way, but, I'm also not sure of another way of communicating it. "Kaitlyn has had, on top of all this tragedy, a certain group of kids leaving messages on her phone making fun of her condition," her mother wrote today. "This just shows how cruel people can really be, as if she isn't dealing with enough heavy thoughts, these kids decided to burden her with more." This is very disturbing. It is disturbing...not to mention really cruel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Ouch! That looks like it hurt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Kentucky Kingdom Ride Operator Says She Couldn't Reach E-Stop: http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.d...1/80111033/1008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cory Butcher Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Could not reach the E-stop?? That doesn't sound kosher. How do you not reach the big red button on the panel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kwindshawne Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 I am going to be sick..... Only thing I can figure is maybe the main operator left her area and could not reach it because she was too far away. Also, have you ever thought about this? A cop goes through tons of training and practice in firing weapons. It is a proven fact that when adrenaline starts going in a real situation, even the sharpest shooter can miss. I am thinking that also played a part. I am not a ride op...how is training at KI? I really want to know what is involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Although much of this article is the same as the one previously posted, it has been updated and expanded with more details: http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.d...448/1008/NEWS01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cory Butcher Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 This just keeps making me even more, sick, to read about. A couple of feet away from the E-stop?!? Are you serious? That is ARM length! How did she get so far from it. And, what really gets me, is what did the other ride associate on the ride at the time hear? Did he/she not hear the snap? Its just an odd story as these depositions come about. The activities described should NEVER occur. They arent even worst case scenarios, they just should not happen. Its kind of like basic Military decision making, you don't think, you act according to protocol. In this case that would constitute probably hitting the E-stop for such an awkward sound, immediately. And of course positioning yourself close enough to the panel for all scenarios. Note: No disrespect meant for anyone here currently in the military. I do recognize that certain situations when in the military demand a more subjective approach! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DegenRider Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Thing is would an e-stop matter? I'm no expert but im pretty sure the rides failsafe is the magnetic breaks. If the cable would of snapped the ride would have just fallen down since there was no cable holding it up. I know a e-stop would of prevented it from falling after it had reached the top but if it was in mid climb it would just of fallen unless the catch car had another set of cables. Once again idle speculation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeLorean Rider Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Hitting the e-stop after the cable breaks is not going to keep it from chopping the girls feet off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraderJake Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Why is this girl talking? At PKI there is this... let the media people talk to the media. It works well. Apparently Six Flags lawyers are not proficient in keeping employees and people from talking about these types of incidents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIBeast Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 ^They were giving a deposition. You pretty much have to talk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Hitting the e-stop after the cable breaks is not going to keep it from chopping the girls feet off. But the cable broke as the car was traveling to the top that is when it wrapped around her feet. And the damage was not done until the car came back down and the cable tightened. I would hope that the E-Stop would have stopped the car before it reached the top (or when the operator heard the snap), so there was no way it could come back down without a manual function being engaged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Teen Ride Operator Recounts Ky Kingdom Tragedy: http://www.whas11.com/topstories/stories/0...y.215957ed.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TH13TEEN Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 nice find interp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Hmm. She claims that Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom never had them push the "red button" as part of their training. This statement is worded a little awkwardly, and I am assuming it means that they were informed of the purpose of the e-Stop button, just that they never were given a chance to test it, as part of their training. I would certainly hope that most people, especially ride operators, would know about e-Stops. Secondly, regardless of whether or not Six Flags instructed them to look for mechanical issues with the rides, I`m sure the operators who run the ride day in and day out would be able to tell to a certain extent when the ride is working normally, and when there is something malfunctioning with the ride. I know from working at Coney, that sometimes when there is something wrong with a ride, it may not sound quite right. I always call a manager when this happens, and either they come over and investigate and call maintenance over, or (since I`ve been working there so long) they call maintenance right away. That was definitely an interesting article to read. It will be interesting to see what the cable tests turn up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Yes it's the same at KI. But she was only on the ride for 3 weeks, not really a lot of time in my book to learn how the ride should sound etc... Also sounds like they only had 2 operators at the ride, who knows how long the other one worked at the ride. I just don't understand still why she was so far away from the e-stop button? Maybe she freaked out when she heard the snap and didn't know what to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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