WARNING, Hard to Watch: An Ohio State Fair's ride malfunctioned killing 1 and leaving at least 5 injured. FIRE BALL - CNE Midway Amusment Ride AT THE EX - YouTube. WARNING: Video below depicts riders falling out of the ride and may be disturbing for some viewers. Kasich has ordered that all of the rides be shut down until additional safety inspections can be completed. Four rides will not be operating because they do not meet the mechanical test, he said. “We started out today with 11 rides that did not open because the inspection work was not done on them,” said Daniels. “All of the rides at the fair are checked several times when they are being set up to ensure they are set up the way the manufacturer intended,” said Director of Agriculture David Daniels, adding that the Fire Ball passed its inspections. Fireball Roller Coaster Castle Park Fire Ball View on the map Intense Ride Park Type of attraction Roller coaster Teenagers (14 - 18 y.o.) Adults (>18 y. Amusements of America, the ride and attractions vendor at the state fair, performed a daily inspection and maintenance check. The company did not immediately return a phone message seeking comment. Inspectors cleared the Fire Ball on the morning of July 26. According to the company, the ride made its debut in 2002. Schaible says the ride has been part of the California State Fair off and on, for the past 15 years. On its website, Amusements of America says that since its debut in 2002, the Fire Ball has become “one of the most popular thrill rides on the AOA Midway.” The company description of the ride says it swings riders 40 feet (12 meters) above the midway while spinning them at 13 revolutions per minute. The Fire Ball was provided to the Ohio State Fair by Amusements of America. Video from past years at the state shows the Fire Ball in action. Video shows the girl barely hanging onto her seat before she was flung off. The Pink Poodle opened in San Jose in 1963. Digital Replica Edition Home Page Close MenuĪ company providing rides at the fair this year describes the Fire Ball as an “aggressive thrill” ride. A girl in central China, 14, was killed in February after being flung from a spinning ride.
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