We only index and link to content provided on other servers. [94] A total number of 15 cases have been dropped by female workers for unknown reasons and only one conviction has occurred; all were coworkers of the accusers. On June 30, 1995, a 14-year-old girl fell from the coaster and died. Two people were treated at the scene for smoke inhalation. There were no injuries and the ride continued to safely operate throughout that same day. On August 5, 2010, a chlorine leak at Soak City sent 26 people to the hospital. Parts of the ride would later be sent to sister park, Kings Dominion, to be used as spare parts for fellow TOGO stand-up coaster Shockwave. Aside from that brush with fame, renown has mostly eluded this obscure, five-square-mile island dubbed "rock" in Arawak Indian. On August 2, 2014, an 11-year-old boy was taken to a nearby hospital after suffering a concussion and a bloody nose on the ride. Learn more. Because of this, Kings Island chose to permanently close the ride later that year. On July 9, 2006, a vertical support timber cracked, leading to two more support beam failures. On June 4, 2018, a bumper car on the ride caught fire but was quickly extinguished by the ride attendant. King's Island Memorabilia (310) Items (310) Not Specified (309) Items (309) Condition. On April 24, 2014, a 23-year-old worker had his foot crushed by a forklift during the construction of a new water slide complex attraction called Snake Pit. On January 27, 2001, an employee was trapped under a locomotive and his legs were seriously injured. Several years later in 2014, the inverted coaster Banshee, would later be constructed, with more of King Cobra's former operating space being used. On June 30, 1978, during the 100-foot (30m) Barnstormer's first season of operation, a malfunction caused the spinning planes carrying riders to descend rapidly, impacting each other on the way down. His body was found 15 to 20 feet from his vehicle, which was protected by iron bars, in a section of the park's 100-acre wildlife preserve where about 50 lions lived. The incident took place around 3 p.m. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he underwent surgery for lacerations on his right wrist. No injuries were reported. King Cobra. They usually fall into one of the following categories: (*) means the ride or attraction is no longer operating. [9] King Cobra reopened to the public two days later. 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She did not suffer any serious injuries and was also treated at the scene. 268. January 18, 2022 Riders on the long gone but not forgotten Phantom Theater attraction at Kings Island took a journey through an abandoned theater while witnessing the spirits of past performers, stagehands, and Maestro, the former star who presided over this once stately venue. Also known as The Demon. The date of this was May 13, 1983, which was of course FRIDAY THE 13! One victim was hospitalized and had surgery, while all of those injured were later reported to be in stable condition. . Powered by Invision Community. 2007: . On August 20, 2003, the stagecoach lost control and crashed into a nearby fence, leaving one horse dead and another needing stitches. Because if you were drinking you're going to lose your job and your bonus". Oddly enough, the Skyflyer was added mid-season. Oddly enough, the Skyflyer was added mid-season. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! After the ride's manufacturer, TOGO, went out of business in 2001, parts for the ride became more expensive and harder to find. Several parks featured stand-up roller coasters similar in design to King Cobra. Was anyone ever killed on King Cobra or not? After a, On July 16, 2002, a park spokesperson claimed that one of the employees left their vehicle nearby on an open path next to the coaster, which caused one of the trains to collide into it during a routine test run of, On July 26, 2003, a 34-year-old woman suffered a heart attack while riding the coaster. There was no evidence of malfunction and the incident was deemed accidental. Top 10 retired Kings Island rides we miss the most on National Roller Coaster Day. Unless the wind blew, riders did not get wet. Five teenagers are facing charges such as inducing panic, obstructing. His face smacked into the back of the seat in front of his position. Spokesmen at Kings Island amusement park in southern Ohio said they were baffled by the accidents Sunday night, when two men were electrocuted in a shallow pond of water that contained. Park spokesman Don Helbig says officials closed Firehawk Saturday afternoon. The park was closed and evacuated three hours early. When the arch was first being erected, people were abuzz about KI installing a coaster with a giant loop, musch like people are speculating about the Rivertown construction today. The ride was sold . Legend says that he was cut in half by the cables, and that the cables are located in a pile behind the Beast. In August 1990, a man suffered back injuries while riding in a go-kart. There were no injuries. [90] Even former employees from the 1990s have been coming forward with their stories of sexual assault in the Cedar Point dorms. The coaster could simply not come back after that, and it was dismantled, and placed in storage in the back of the park. [3] The park wanted a unique coaster design to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first roller coaster in the United States, and a stand-up roller coaster design was selected. On August 18, 2019, a guest was taken to the hospital after injuring his hand while riding. Four riders received minor injuries while trying to escape and were taken to a nearby hospital as a precaution. [100] Cedar Point will also be responsible for paying the salary, training, and benefits, of the individuals hired through the Sandusky Police Department. Other stand-up coasters that preceded King Cobra were sit-down models later modified to accommodate stand-up trains. Published: May. King Cobra is dismantled after downtime and maintenance proved cost prohibitive. The only difference is that there are a lot more footers associated with this new construction which may give away what type of ride it is. On June 21, 1978, a cable malfunctioned on the ride leaving 26 passengers stranded 40 feet (12m) in the air. Riders were stranded on various rides, including 17 on. Kings Island is a 364-acre (147 ha) amusement park located 24 miles (39 km) . Continue this thread . iChase Members 1.7k Location: Winter Park, FL Posted June 27, 2008 No one was killed on King Cobra. In 1986, a 13-year-old girl suffered injuries to her chest and abdomen when the ride came to a complete halt. Posted by 1 day ago. On July 4, 2019, police were called near the entrance of the park where a woman was shot during the evening of the fireworks show. No, the person that died on that coaster was called Daniel Watkins. On August 8, 1984, . Resuscitation efforts by park staff failed. On September 5, 2016, around the time the park was closing, police were notified that a 22-year-old man allegedly shot a 14-year-old boy in the bus parking lot. [90] She has since blamed herself for this situation happening. Take a nap. [99], Cedar Point has always had their own police department, but because of the rise in reports of sexual assault the amusement park's main company, Cedar Fair, has agreed to team up with the Sandusky Police Department and there is no longer a Cedar Point police department. Poor old KC can't even rest in peace. Video [Banshee] from the Eiffel Tower - [Kings Island] 226. A third man,. Designed by TOGO, it was the first roller coaster in the world to be designed from the ground up as a stand-up. . save. If there are issues uncovered in the background check that could jeopardize the health and safety of our associates or guests, we take appropriate action up to and including termination of the associate". [96] On behalf of the victims, WTOL and its affiliates from Columbus and Cleveland have gone forward in suing Cedar Point for the sexual assault cases from the past five years. Everyone on the ride was evacuated safely by park employees; no injuries were reported. He was treated at Good Samaritan Hospital. On May 26, 2007, a train moving at 10mph (16km/h) hit a parked train, causing minor damage to both and injuring at least three passengers. Park staff performed first aid on the victim before paramedics arrived, and she was taken to a nearby hospital where she was reported to be in critical condition. On October 30, 1983, an 18-year-old man fell 200 feet (61m) to his death after climbing over the safety rail of the gondola he was riding in during the annual Knott's Scary Farm event. In 1991, two people sustained injuries as they were trapped upside down in their boat after it hydroplaned and overturned in the water. Lifeguards pulled the unresponsive victim out of the water, and paramedics regained his pulse after performing CPR. Do you mean cannon? The fighting took place mostly in the parking lot area, while a small number occurred inside the park. King Cobra. Quite honestly, the Wild Animal Habitat area of the park was a really well done (albeit small) area of the park. And Monroe is right, there was the incident with the wheel but I am not sure I'd call it an actual derailment. After swimming for 10 minutes, he approached the falls to retrieve a frisbee. Her mother sought over $150,000 in damages from the park and its owner for her daughter's injuries. Nobody was injured, but the water park remained closed the next day following the incident. On July 11, 2021, an empty stroller remained in the ride's surrounding area as it got caught between one of the seats once the ride started moving and was dragged spinning through the air until eventually being thrown off. the person that was killed at kings dominion's togo was called shock wave. King Cobra was a stand-up coaster formerly located in the Action Zone section of Kings Island, though it originally opened as part of the former Adventure Village area. That, or listen to chit-chat and buzz from everyday conversations that mentioned it. It operated from 1984 to 2001. The ride closed temporarily pending an inspection. No. On June 7, 1987, five people were arrested for allegedly shooting two people inside. In attempts to take the responsibility off victims and stop sexual assault before it even happens, Kevin Baxter teamed up with Erie County Victim Assistant Director, Sarah Reynolds, to offer Cedar Point managers and employees education about sexual assault as well as prevention methods. 1972 - Kings Island, owned by Taft Broadcasting, officially opened on April 29, 1972 after two years of construction. During a test run before park operation on July 9, 2013, one of, On August 23, 1999, a 20-year-old man fell from his safety restraints to his death while riding. It was the same type of cannon used on WWC and Congo Falls. On September 4, 1911, multiple passengers suffered minor injuries after two cars collided. The observation deck was enclosed after the incident to prevent future occurrences. On July 5, 1989, an 11-year-old boy drowned in the wave pool. Upon arrival, it was determined there were no gunshots, but multiple fights had broken out across the park, causing panic. June 27, 2008 in Rumors. On June 12, 2019, a strong gust of wind caused a train to stall and fail to return to the station. After climbing a 95-foot hill, the stand-up trains dropped and immediately went into a loop, then a double-helix coil - like its namesake - that made riders stand nearly sideways. These incidents were required to be reported to regulatory authorities due to where they occurred. On July 1, 1988, 19 passengers were evacuated off the ride by firefighters after being stranded for an hour when a car was bounced off the cable by a rowdy guest that was on board. While I love Delirium and would take it over KC, I do miss KC and wouldn't mind being able to ride it againthe TOGO stand-up's also have some good g's and airtime moments! An accident Friday shut down Volcano: The Blast Coaster at Kings Dominion in Virginia. One sad day in 1991, however, three people died on the same day, in separate incidents. On July 9, 2021, police responded to a shooting located outside of the park. The foot bridge existed approximately where the entrance to Action Zone now resides. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/coast990/80s_6.shtml. On January 14, 2002, a 200-foot (61m) portion of one of. Some retired rides at King's Island include the Son of Beast, The Bat, and King Cobra. On August 19, 1987, a woman suffered injuries as the log she was riding in along with her son collided when it suddenly stopped. On April 18, 1995, five people were stabbed during a massive brawl inside the park. During the pandemic Cedar Point placed pressure upon hiring staff to essentially hire whoever picked up the phone for an interview, even if it meant they had an incomplete background check. On August 17, 1996, a boat driver lost control of his allegedly mechanically failing boat during a, On September 26, 1999, three people were injured after two trains collided on, On May 30, 2000, a 17-year-old female park employee suffered injuries after falling 10 to 12 feet (3.0 to 3.7m) from the passenger loading area of, On May 23, 1997, a 14-year-old girl began to have trouble breathing while on. The boy later died at a local hospital after being removed from life support. On May 18, 1976, an 8-year-old boy was critically injured on. 1. On May 16, 2004, a log vehicle was stopped at the top of the lift hill, with other logs backing up behind it. Share. A train stalled after launching from the load station, rolling back slightly, then . In the center of the helix there was a water cannon that shot a geiser of water up as KC trains passed through. Usually, however, no park attendees get injured. On July 2, 2000, a 44-year-old woman riding. Safety mechanisms engaged, stopping the next train on the lift hill. Another former employee by the name of Brittany Dunlap reported that she was fired after reporting that she was sexually assaulted by a co-worker. In 1982, one of the boats stopped at the bottom of its hill as another one collided into the back of it resulting in four people suffering injuries. On September 16, 2009, a launch cable snapped on. [4] TOGO of Japan, which had previously modified other sit-down coasters into stand-up designs, was hired to build the attraction. On July 12, 2007, a 4-year-old boy drowned in a two-foot deep area of the wave pool. On June 5, 2011, a car returning to the station collided with a stationary car. 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