Amusement Park Ride Malfunctions Leaving Riders Clinging On For Life


A ride at a Pittsburg amusement park stopped working Monday, leaving riders hanging upside down.

Kennywood’s Aero 360 got stuck mid-ride and left riders hanging upside down in front of a stunned crowd. In a statement, Kennywood General Manager Mark Pauls said the ride was “quickly” brought back to its “designated rest position.” The statement did not say how long the ride was stuck though some riders and witnesses said it was 5 minutes or more.

The riders were evaluated by medical personnel, and Pauls said three of them visited the First Aid Center as a precaution.

“Safety is our first and foremost priority,” Pauls said. “The ride remains closed while a review of the incident is conducted.”

Kennywood describes the Aero 360 as an “intense” ride that offers a chance to “travel upside down while riding the iconic Kennywood arrows.”

“With legs dangling, riders swing back and forth attached to a familiar yellow symbol—the Kennywood Arrow! The arrows swing higher and higher with each pendulum motion, culminating in a 360-degree over-the-top experience,” the ride description says.

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