Deadliest Thrill Rides ever constructed in Amusement Park history
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In the thrilling world of theme parks, some rides have left a darker legacy. This article delves into the history of three notorious attractions that were once the talk of the amusement industry, but for all the wrong reasons.
The Revere Beach Lightning
Conceived by Harry Traver in 1927, the Revere Beach Lightning was one of the most dangerous roller coasters of its day. Known for its violent shaking, the Lightning caused bruising or life-threatening injuries to its riders. Tragically, within the second day of operation, a fatality was recorded. Despite its infamy, the Lightning was eventually shut down during the Great Depression due to soaring maintenance costs and plummeting attendance rates.
The Cannonball Loop Slide
The Cannonball Loop Slide, operated at the infamously dangerous New Jersey Action Park, was another attraction that made headlines for its hazards. Designed to send riders hurtling down a small enclosed tube at breakneck speeds, followed by a loop that would shoot them up, over, and out onto a wet mat, the ride reportedly snapped up test dummies' limbs and left real-life riders with abrasions, cuts, bruises, and near-concussions. The Cannonball Loop Slide was open only for a month at the New Jersey Action Park before it was closed.
The Perilous Plunge
The Perilous Plunge, currently the tallest and steepest water ride in the world, located at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California, has also had its share of issues. New cars with safer harnesses were ordered for the ride, but the park failed to consider their weight, causing the ride's chain to nearly break due to stress. The Perilous Plunge was shut down again and is currently closed for redesign.
In a more tragic turn of events, a woman riding the Perilous Plunge fell out of her seat and died from a fall of over 100 feet in 2002.
SCADs: A Source of Fear and Controversy
Suspended Catch Air Devices (SCADs) are a type of ride where participants are strapped into a harness and dropped onto a swath of land from a high structure. They are used at theme parks around the world and are said to elicit fear in human beings, with scientists studying the nature of fear using them. However, many accidents and fatalities have been connected to SCADs due to their design. A 12-year-old girl suffered spinal and skull fractures after missing the net of a SCAD located in the U.S. The company that installed a SCAD at a theme park in the USA where this incident occurred is not publicly specified in available sources.
As we look back at these historical examples, it's clear that safety remains a paramount concern in the theme park industry. While these rides may have once been the talk of the town, their legacies serve as a reminder of the importance of rigorous safety measures and careful design.
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