This page was last edited on 28 November 2022, at 03:21. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Kaitlyn Lasitter, whose name had not previously been released by officials, was riding the Superman Tower of Power ride Thursday at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville when a cable broke loose on the ride, cutting off the girl's feet above the ankles, authorities said. #inline-recirc-item--id-93edfe5e-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d ~ .item:nth-child(5) { #inline-recirc-item--id-93edfe5e-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d, #right-rail-recirc-item--id-93edfe5e-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d { June 21st, 2007, Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom. The employee was reportedly found underneath the attraction in a restricted area, appearing to have suffered head trauma. TheEMTs at the park were on the scene immediately and the girl was transported toUL hospital, where she is currently being treated. display: none; The operator heard the cable snap and acknowledged unusual screaming as the car climbed, but failed to press the emergency stop button until after the ride had already dropped. 13K views 1 year ago Superman: Tower of Power at Six Flags St. Louis was an Intamin 2nd generation drop tower. Suddenly, without warning, it's time to free fall, as you release and plummet straight down to the earth at a staggering adrenaline-charged speed, so fast you'll barely have time to scream. The Superman Tower of Power ride at the Six Flags'Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville is shown Thursday, June 21, 2007. She was riding the Superman Tower of Power when a frayed cable snapped, hitting the girl's legs and severing both of them above her ankle. Doctors were able to reattach Kaitlyn's right foot after the accident on the Superman Tower of Power ride at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom, but her left foot was too severely damaged to repair and . We have been in contact with both the hospital and her family. Once completed, there is a brief pause and the riders are then launched up the tower (Space Shot) then slow just before reaching the top. With a structural height of 325 feet (99m), it was the tallest ride in the park until the opening of the Texas Sky Screamer. At approximately 4:45p.m. on Thursday, 6-21-07, the Superman Tower of Power ride at the Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom Park in Louisville, Ky. malfunctioned and injured a 13-year-old female, whose legs were severed above the ankle. History The Superman: Tower of Power at Kentucky Kingdom (park then operating as Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom) was an Intamin Giant Drop model, nearly identical to the one at Six Flags St. Louis. A Superman, which is a hypercoaster, reaches a top speed of 75 miles per hour and then drops 205 feet into an above-ground tunnel. Though she was able to remove the cable from her neck before the ride reached the top, it was still looped past her feet during the "drop" and shattered her left femur while cutting off both feet on the way down. Fugitive in $18 million COVID fraud scheme extradited to U.S. Source:. The ride passed inspection in each of the past four years, according to records. A police dispatcher said a cord wrapped around the girl's feet while she was on the ride. It opened on October 13, 1995 as the first ride of its kind. [5] Ride operators heard the cable snap and acknowledged unusual screaming as the car climbed, but failed to press the emergency stop button until after the ride had already dropped. The Superman Tower of Power at Louisville's Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom was shut down after Thursday's accident, and Six Flags spokeswoman Wendy Goldberg said Friday the company closed similar rides at parks in St. Louis, Missouri; Gurnee, Illinois; and near Washington, D.C., as a precaution, The Associated Press reported. Smith told WLKY she raced to the ride to find members of her group who had been on it. "The people on the ride just came and hit the ground," Smith said. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. We did talk to one eyewitness, Chris Stinnett, who told us "it went up and the cable or something snapped." The Superman: Tower of Power at Kentucky Kingdom (park then operating as Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom) was an Intamin Giant Drop model, nearly identical to the one at Six Flags St. Louis. A locomotive is also much more powerful than this one. Once at the top the cart locks into the brakes and is held there giving the riders just enough time to view both the Dallas and Fort Worth skylines. [10] On November 29, 2007, Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom announced that Superman: Tower of Power would be demolished completely. This is likely due to the fact that Superman is one of the most popular characters at Six Flags and they want him to be as impressive as possible. The ride was originally intended to be named "Acrophobia". When CEO Mark Shapiro made his stop at the park on his national tour of the Six Flags parks in 2006, he ordered the name change to Superman: Tower of Power and the tower was repainted again, but in an alternating color scheme of yellow, blue and red with yellow and blue accent rings. Riders are seated facing outwards and are strapped using air-locked shoulder restraints and a safety belt that attaches the restraint to the seat. But how did the park manage to get Superman [] \"At around 4:45pm on the 21st of June 2007 a component on the Superman Tower of Power drop tower ride at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom broke under stress\" As always, THANK YOU to all my Patreon patrons: you make this channel possible.https://www.patreon.com/fascinatinghorrorSOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrueHorrorTales TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fascinatinghorror Suggestions: hello@fascinatinghorror.co.ukMUSIC: \"Lost Souls\" by Nicolai Heidlas (https://www.hooksounds.com/)#Documentary #History #TrueStories Thus, the Lasitters weren't at the park when Kaitlyn and her friends climbed aboard the Superman Tower of Power, a ride that lifts passengers 177 feet into the air, followed by a. It opened in 1995 as the first ride of its kind. In July of 2000, an accident occurred at the Superman Tower of Power ride at the Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom theme park in Louisville, Kentucky. The cable became entangled around the girl's feet during the drop, shattering her left femur and severing both feet. The ride was dismantled in 2008. Franklin did not immediately return a call or an e-mail from The Associated Press on Wednesday. She was just calm, probably in shock from everything.". Superman is much faster than a bullet. There is no definitive answer to this question as Supermans height can vary depending on the source material. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. In reality had the ride operators done . "Every ride, every investigation is different," she said. Then, like, the cable broke, I heard -- pwchh -- and I heard a lot of people screaming," Chris Stinnett, who was at a ride next to the Superman Tower of Power, told WDRB/WMYO. An unidentified witness told CNN affiliate WLKY she saw a cable on the ride snap. The cause of the accident was determined to be a structural failure of the ride's main support column. Passengers drop 154 feet at 54 mph, stopping "just 20 terrifying feet above the pavement," it adds. Six Flags and another company shut down eight more thrill rides Friday around the country, including a ride at a North Carolina amusement park, after a teenage girl had her feet chopped off at the ankle on a Superman Tower of Power. The ride was closed right after the accident. [8][9], Following the accident, the ride was closed indefinitely. metal cable snapped and severed the feet of the 13-year old Riders were held at the top of the 23-story tower for several seconds at the top. After Superman: Tower of Power removed a girls feet on june 21st 2007 many were quick to blame the rides manufacture. .component--type-recirculation .item:nth-child(5) { Park: Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom Story: As the riders ascended the Superman: Tower of Power ride, a broken cable snapped, whipped around, and severed a 13-year old girl's feet. State inspectors, meanwhile, returned to Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom, where the accident happened, to examine the ride, which lifts passengers 177 feet straight up, then drops them nearly the same distance at speeds reaching 54 mph. The ride once known as the hell-a-vator is shut down indefinitely. There were no reports of injuries on the ride before Thursday, she said. According to Kaitlyn's deposition the trio rode the ride once and had no problems. Next, Williams said he saw the teen maimed. }, First published on June 22, 2007 / 7:22 AM. Ive been working in the online publishing industry for over 10 years and have a passion for creating engaging, entertaining content. Park officials tell us they're trying to figure out what exactly went wrong. "When I got up there, the lady, she was just sitting there and she didn't have no legs," Smith said. Chris Williams, who witnessed the event, told CBS affiliate WLKY that riders saw the cable break as it got to the top on the right-hand side. "I seen the car go up. I've been working in the online publishing industry for over 10 years and have a passion for creating engaging, entertaining content. "She said 'let's not ride it, let's go ride something else.' "It was all the same. The accident happened around 4:45 p.m. Thursday on the Superman Tower of Power, formerly known as the "Hell-a-vator." Riders are strapped in and slowly taken to the top, then dropped at a speed of 56 miles per hour before easing to a stop on the ground. The cart is then released from the brakes, and the riders are dropped giving them the second and final experience of weightlessness. SUBSCRIBE http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c. The cart briskly falls halfway down the tower then brought back up to the top to complete the Turbo Drop portion of the ride. The injuredteen was rushed to University Hospital after the accident, and we learned around 8 p.m. Thursday that the teen was in surgery. He can overcome bullets that hit at a high rate of speed. The cause of the accident was determined to be a structural failure of the rides main support column. The cars were then released in a random order and free fall some 230ft (70 m), reaching 62mph (100km/h) before hitting the brakes. Millions of Americans nearing retirement age with no savings, Top McCarthy aide, House Oversight chair each met with Ashli Babbitt's mother. Superman Tower of Power Girl Feet Cut Off Six Flags 585,594 views Aug 3, 2007 169 Dislike Share Save Description ChiTown4lyfe 50 subscribers The Superman Tower of Power where the girl got. Park officials stated that the employee had been struck by a roller coaster train. It went up, the cable snapped and it fell down and cable hit 'em. afternoon at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville. Youre about to go to a stop, and there are two choices. The girl was taken to a local hospital. [2][3] Other drop tower rides around the country temporarily closed for inspection, including Drop Tower rides at five Cedar Fair parks. Do you fear for your safety on amusement-park rides. A ride like this is one of the best in the world, offering an adrenaline rush that is not available anywhere else. The same year it was refurbished, its life was cut short after a major accident. Staggering snowfall in California mountains leaves residents trapped for days, SpaceX launches new crew on flight to space station, Prosecution wraps case at Alex Murdaugh murder trial, Explosive found in checked luggage at Pennsylvania airport, feds say, FDA authorizes first at-home test for both COVID and flu, Couple accuses fertility clinic of implanting embryo with cancer genes, Several hospitalized after Lufthansa flight diverted to Dulles due to turbulence, Colon cancer rates rising in younger age group, study finds, Firefighter dies battling blaze in downtown Buffalo, mayor says, Flying bug found at Walmart turns out to be rare Jurassic-era insect. We will continue to closely monitor the situation and provide whatever assistance we can. Doomsdays strength and skill make him an even more formidable foe for the Man of Steel, who must rely on both his strength and skill to overcome him. Although the tower is not as tall as some of the other rides at the park, it is still one of the most popular attractions. The incident took place shortly before 5 p.m. The park remained open, but the ride in question was shut down and will remain so until the full investigation is complete, Goldberg said. June 22, 2007 / 7:22 AM A 13-year-old girl visiting Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom lost both of her feet when a ride malfunctioned Thursday afternoon. There is no definitive answer to this question as Supermans height can fluctuate depending on the writer or artist. Reports of Superman reaching the speed of light have also been received in the last decade. "The people on the ride just came and hit the ground," she said. How many riders are on Superman The ride? Kaitlyn Lassiter was reriding Six Flags Over Texas, near Dallas, also has a Superman Tower of Power, but it is not the same ride, Goldberg said. The Lasitters sued Kentucky Kingdom in July, claiming the theme park failed to maintain the ride and ensure riders' safety. Doctors have said they will not know for months if Kaitlyn's body will accept or reject it, the family said. Authorities and the hospital have declined to say whether her feet were reattached. Superman is a character that has fascinated many people for a long time. In reality had the ride operators done their job this accident could have been prevented.Sources:https://youtu.be/RF-_qie3Klo-Giant Drop SFGAm Controls Explained sfgamfanhttps://ridesdatabase.org/sites/default/files/accident_reports/KY_917172.pdf-accident report (use wayback machine) (used for most of video)https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/southeast/2008/04/15/89148.htm-SFKK failed to comply with intamin inspections, and used a non intamin cable (2003). All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. "The parents of Kaitlyn Lasitter would like to acknowledge everyone across the country that have been supporting their daughter with many positive thoughts and prayers over the last six days," according to the statement, which was issued through Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The Superman Tower of Power ascends to 177 feet, then drops the riders at 54 miles an hour, stopping just 20 feet above the ground. Passengers -- secured with bars and seat belts but with arms and legs free -- drop 154 feet at 54 mph, stopping "just 20 terrifying feet above the pavement," the Web site says. [12][13] The family sued Six Flags and reached a confidential settlement on November 21, 2008, with one of the terms requiring Six Flags to provide a lifetime of care for the injured girl.[14]. to figure out what exactly went wrong. "The cable went under the car -- and I seen it pull up and hit a lot of people -- and I seen them bring their legs up," he said. Hospital spokeswoman Julie Gordon would not discuss details of the surgery or recovery, citing patient privacy. It happened about 4:45 p.m. on the Superman Tower of Power, formerly known as the Hell-a-Vator. It happened about 4:45 p.m. on the Superman Tower of Power, formerly known as the Hell-a-Vator. Previously: A teen who lost her feet in an accident at a Kentucky amusement park has undergone surgery, a park spokeswoman said Friday, while two park operators closed similar rides around the country. "When I got up there, the lady she was just sitting there, and she didn't have no legs. Kaitlyn continues to battle pain, depression and the uncertainty of what will become of her reattached right foot. Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom spokeswoman Carolyn McLean said she has been in touch with the injured 13-year-old girl's family and believed the girl is still receiving treatment at the University of Louisville Hospital. Superman Tower of Power at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, Texas was added to the Tower section of the park in 2003. On July 6, 2012, a 67-year-old employee of the park was killed at Le Vampire. / CBS/AP. LOUISVILLE (WAVE) -- A 13-year-old girl may have had both feet amputated while riding the Superman Tower of Power, formerly known as the Hellevator, at 4:45 Thursday afternoon. How would you feel if a supersonic roller coaster hit you? All rights reserved. Theres no time to waste as you get closer to boarding one of Disneys most terrifying rides. Here's how the Superman Tower of Power works: riders are strapped in and slowly taken up to 177 feet before a free-fall of 154 feet, reaching a speed of 54 miles-per-hour before easing to a stop about 20 feet above the ground. The Superman Tower of Power was the first stop for then 13 year old Kaitlyn Lasitter and her two friends. He now stands as one of the worlds most powerful superheroes. In July of 2000, an accident occurred at the Superman Tower of Power ride at the Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom theme park in Louisville, Kentucky. The cars lifted up slowly at first, but quickly accelerated to 12mph (19km/h) after leaving the magnetic brakes. It first opened at the park October . (CNN) -- A girl's feet were cut off Thursday when a free-fall thrill ride malfunctioned at the Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom Amusement Park in Louisville, Kentucky, police said. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Soon after the accident theme park crews converged at the base of the ride to begin their investigation. During this time the cart is raised and lowered as the ride's computer determines the amount of air pressure to use for the ride cycle. The four other Cedar Fair rides that will be shut down are at Kings Island near Cincinnati; Canada's Wonderland, in Toronto; Kings Dominion in Doswell, Va.; and Great America in Santa Clara, Calif. "We're going to keep these things down until we're certain it's safe," Cedar Fair spokesman Craig Ross told the AP. The attraction was removed prior to the 2008 season. of her feet when a Superman ride malfunctioned Thursday The family's statement said no one from the theme park had contacted them since the accident, as park representatives had told reporters. Joel Watson "Millions of people have safely ridden this ride in our parks," Goldberg said. The Superman: Tower of Power at Six Flags St. Louis was manufactured by Intamin, and was one of Intamin's "Giant Drop" models. Six Flags and another company shut down eight more thrill rides Friday around the country, including a ride at a North Carolina amusement park, after a teenage girl had her feet chopped off at. A 13-year-old girl visiting Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom lost both of her feet when a ride malfunctioned Thursday afternoon. At Six Flags Fiesta Texas, visitors to the Superman Ride of Steel will encounter a terrifying monster made of the remains of the most powerful enemy. / All Rights Reserved, Write for Us Movies, Entertainment, Comics, The Superman Tower Of Power: A Thrilling Ride At Six Flags Great Adventure, https://veryimgs.veryaware.com/how_tall_is_the_superman_tower_of_power.jpg, https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a5aed50578738cfe85dcdca1b09bd179?s=96&d=mm&r=g. The rest of the park was operating as normal on Friday. The original name for this ride was Hellevator, but it was renamed to "Superman: Tower of Power" in 2007 and received a fresh coat of paint at the top of the ride. The state of Kentucky has released its official report [PDF file] on the investigation into the Superman Tower of Power accident at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom last summer . cable could be seen sticking out from the side of the tower. Other visitors to the park were understandably shaken up. This ride at Six Flags Magic Mountain is rated as one of the scariest. "That could have been all of us -- riding that ride," witness Whitney Sandfer told CNN affiliate WDRB/WMYO. It opened in 1995 as the first ride of its kind. And she was just there, calm, probably in shock from everything.". The ride has been shut down and will remain so until a full investigation has been completed. "We are deeply saddened by this incident and of course have genuine concern for the well-being of the entire family. They are snug as bugs in heavy duty shoulder restraints, as they are lifted three stories up. An e-mail message sent to Intamin was not immediately returned Friday. The ride begins with the weigh process. ; Carowinds, in Charlotte, North Carolina; and Great America in Santa Clara, California, the AP reported. You must stay put in the elevator, and there is no other choice but to keep your eyes fixed on the screen. IE 11 is not supported. You must have experienced it in order to know whether you are safe or not, so there is no guarantee. Six Flags Great Adventure is an amusement park located approximately 20 miles southeast of Trenton in Jackson, New Jersey.Owned and operated by Six Flags, the park complex is situated between New York City and Philadelphia and includes a water park named Hurricane Harbor.It first opened to the public as simply Great Adventure in 1974 under the direction of restaurateur Warner LeRoy. The Superman: Tower of Power at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey is one of the tallest and fastest roller coasters in the world. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, and of course - Netflix and chill! display: block; It was removed from the park during the 2007-2008 off-season. He says he was one ride over from the Superman Tower drop when he saw the malfunction that slicedoff the victim's feet. The coaster towers at 140 feet tall and speeds along at 65 miles per hour. You realize youre about to become the sixth rider on one of the most intense rides in Disney World. This workout is a great option for anyone who wants to have a fun, stress-free workout. The inspectors will interview staff members, witnesses and speak with the girl and her family, she said. Riders sit in one of four seats in several cars attached to the tower. The ride lifts passengers 177 feet straight up, then drops them nearly the same distance at speeds reaching 54 miles per hour. Superman: Tower of Power was a drop tower at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom. VeryAware document.write( new Date().getFullYear() ); The dark ride theatre is so terrifying that the first thing you do is to fall into a deep sleep. But a friend talked her out of it. The doctors and hospitals have agreed to wait for payment until the family's case against the theme park is resolved, Randy Lasitter said. The ride cannot be stopped once the carriage begins to drop. The Superman Tower of Power is one of the most popular rides at Six Flags Great Adventure. Obama on fiscal cliff: Congress, I warned you, Ebola toll rises in 'unprecedented' outbreak. Treva Smith said it snapped again as the ride descended. "I seen the car go up. His massive hands could easily cover Supermans body. State officials were investigating the incident. It features three towers: blue, red, and yellow positioned so that ride resembles a tripod like structure. The Superman Tower of Power Accident would leave her forever scarred, would change the park forever, and have a huge effect on the theme park industry. After Superman: Tower of Power removed a girls feet on june 21st 2007 many were quick to blame the rides manufacture. Passengers on the ride are sent sideways in two 360-degree helices as they accelerate through a series of circles produced by lateral forces generated by the ride. The girl's name and hometown have not been released A cord wrapped around the 16-year-old's feet and severed them at her ankles while she was on the "Superman Tower of Power," a police dispatcher said. (CNN) -- A girl's feet were cut off Thursday when a free-fall thrill ride malfunctioned at the Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom Amusement Park in Louisville, Kentucky, police said. Six Flags Over Texas, near Dallas, also has a Superman Tower of Power, but it is not the same ride, Goldberg said. 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. The Lasitters sued Kentucky Kingdom lost both of her feet were reattached affiliate WDRB/WMYO Charlotte, North ;. Netflix and chill November 29, 2007, Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom this workout is character. Tripod like structure as bugs in heavy duty shoulder restraints and a safety belt that attaches the to! 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