What happened on Superman Tower of Power?
What happened on Superman Tower of Power? When the ride opened in 1995, it was originally named Hellovator. In 2007, it was repainted and renamed Superman: Tower of Power. On June 21, 2007, a 13-year-old girl had both feet severed by a cable while riding Superman: Tower of Power. During the ride, a malfunction caused the cable to break.
Why is Medusa closed at Six Flags 2023?
As rides closed until Memorial Day weekend are Medusa, Runaway Mine Train and Log Flume due to staff issues or El Toro's retracking progress. I think they might also do construction for 2024 new coaster next year to demolish old concert area behind Medusa.
Why did Six Flags take down Superman?
The attraction was shut down June 22, 2007 alongside other drop towers after a 13-year-old girl got her feet chopped off by a cable on Superman: Tower of Power at Kentucky Kingdom.
What happened to the Joker ride at Six Flags?
JACKSON - A child was hospitalized after being injured on The Joker rollercoaster at Six Flags Great Adventure on Wednesday, prompting the ride to be shut down overnight, spokeswoman Kristin Fitzgerald said.
Who was the girl injured at the Kentucky Kingdom?
The accident occurred at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville, Kentucky. 13-year old Kaitlyn Lassiter was spending the day at the park with her friends. It appeared to be just another Thursday afternoon. It was hot, in the low 90s.
What happened to the flash ride at Six Flags?
Vertical Velocity was renamed “THE FLASH: Vertical Velocity” with the area's retheme to DC UNIVERSE™ in 2022.
What really happened on superman tower of power six flags kentucky kingdom june 21st 2007?
The legs of the injured girl were severed during the freefall by the portion of the failed cable that fell to the outside of the tower. The ride stopped at its normal resting point.
What happened to fireball at Six Flags?
Removed in 2022 after years of operational difficulties. Replaced by Kid Flash Cosmic Coaster in 2023.
Who was the girl killed at Six Flags?
Six Flags Over Texas and the German roller-coaster maker Gerstlauer have reached a settlement with the family of Rosa Esparza, the 52-year-old Dallas woman who was killed last year when she fell from the Texas Giant in Arlington, Six Flags officials said Tuesday.
What happened to the girl on Superman Tower of Power?
On June 21, 2007, a 13-year-old girl was severely injured on Superman: Tower of Power when a cable snapped shortly after the ride began, striking the passengers in Section 3 of the ride, where she was in.