chickenbowl Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 That's a shame about the death, but I really hope this doesn't put a damper on RMC and how awesome they've been making these coasters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperLover Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 It's not exactly RMC's fault, the trains were built by Gerstlauer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 (edited) While it is terrible someone has lost their life riding a roller coaster, let's not start with the doom and gloom for RMC already. This has happened before (most notably with the Intamin Superman coasters) and that company hasn't gone anywhere. Let's wait until the investigation has been completed before we act like RMC is at fault here. Edited July 20, 2013 by ernierocker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megametal Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 On twitter, this has all of a sudden gone national. News stations all over the country are reporting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Doesn't look good for RMC... We have ZERO details about the accident so I wouldn't say ANYTHING DUMB like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy* Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Doesn't look good for RMC... Gerstlauer may have to answer as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
televisedconfession Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Dallas news media outlets are on their way to the park now... Media staging areas have been set up. I'm sure we'll learn more in a a while. It's still way to early to start the blame anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Waiting for news to unfold, trying to avoid any speculation as there's a ton of "what if's." But I'm going to initially not put the blame on the manufacturers (RMC, Gerstlauer) and just assume it was rider-caused...be it weight or stupidity. We shall see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted July 20, 2013 Author Share Posted July 20, 2013 Doesn't look good for RMC... Why would you start pointing fingers? That's really dumb of you. Remember, RMC built the coaster. Gerstlauer built the trains. Six Flags has been operating it for three years. And there are MANY different factors inbetween. Don't start blaming one person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 This is no good. I'm interested to see what story the details tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamd Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 This is a sad day in the coaster world! We went out to ride TNTG in 2011 and I remember one of us said it'd be pretty easy for a kid to slip out of the restraints. I dont know the age of the victim, but sadly I wouldnt be surprised if it was a younger kid (it's sad regardless). I'm 6'3 over 200LBS (was in 2011 too) and sitting in the back (I stapled my self in too) I felt I could have fallen out on the first drop especially if I wasnt stapled (I know this is part of the effect, but if you're not stapled in and tiny it's obviously possible). I can see the trains from Outlaw Run being added to this and Iron Rattler, or it could have simply been a ride operators fault for not pushing down on the restraint enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted July 20, 2013 Author Share Posted July 20, 2013 Official statement from Six Flags Over Texas confirming one dead on Texas Giant: http://thescoopblog.dallasnews.com/2013/07/arlington-police-fire-working-a-fatal-incident-at-six-flags-over-texas.html/ We are deeply saddened to share that earlier this evening an adult woman died in the park while on the Texas Giant. Park medical staff and local paramedics responded immediately. Since the safety of our guests and employees is our number one priority, the ride has been closed pending further investigation. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends during this difficult time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycoastin Steve Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 I hate to dispute the Six Flags statement, but the woman didn't really die while on the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkeyman18 Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 My condolences go out to the family of the rider. This really is terrible news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted July 20, 2013 Author Share Posted July 20, 2013 If anyone sees any more news stories online, please post them here so we can keep everyone updated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuruGuys Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Sorry about that, didn't see the sub headline on the thread here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousReed Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Man, this is terrible! My condolences go out to the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megametal Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 I'm wondering what part of the ride it happened at. A news story quoted one witness saying she flew out, the train turned and she was gone. So one of the overbanked turns? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysairtime14 Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 I hate to dispute the Six Flags statement, but the woman didn't really die while on the ride. Shut up. You know what they mean. She died from riding and falling from the train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycoastin Steve Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 ^Oh is that what they meant?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFOGdude25 Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Yikes! Prayers going out to friends and family of the woman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted July 20, 2013 Author Share Posted July 20, 2013 Wow! Tweet from someone who was on the Texas Giant Train and witnessed the rider fall out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Very unfortunate incident. But please, before we rush to any judgement---lets wait for the official investigation. There are so many possibilities as to why it happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted July 20, 2013 Author Share Posted July 20, 2013 I hate to dispute the Six Flags statement, but the woman didn't really die while on the ride. Shut up. You know what they mean. She died from riding and falling from the train. Do NOT tell our members to "shut up!" If you want to end up getting banned from TPR, you're doing a great job at it! --Robb "Will NOT tolerate that kind of behaviour from our members...got it?" Alvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
televisedconfession Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Oh god, that's crazy!!!!!! Jesus, I can't even imagine having to witness something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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