Rainbow's End controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2018
Corkscrew stoppage and evacuation
Fifteen riders were evacuated after the coaster stopped near its highest point. The ride resumed after approximately 45 minutes.
2016
Power Surge stopped mid-cycle
An employee manually stopped Power Surge while twelve riders were suspended upside down. Management said the intervention followed repeated rule-breaking involving spitting.
2015
Corkscrew evacuation
Twenty-eight riders were suspended for more than 20 minutes after the coaster stopped as a precaution because of an overheated engine. All riders were evacuated safely.
2012
Visitor trapped on Log Flume
A woman became trapped on the Log Flume and was freed by firefighters. She was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
2008
Fatal Ferris-wheel maintenance accident
A park employee died after becoming trapped between a Ferris-wheel carriage and the ride frame during maintenance before opening hours.
1998
Arson damages Log Flume
A fire destroyed more than 75 percent of the Log Flume. Two offenders were arrested, and the ride was subsequently rebuilt and re-themed.
1990
Fatal bungy-jump accident
A 19-year-old visitor died after a bungy cord was not properly secured. The jump master was later convicted of manslaughter and received a community-service sentence after a recommendation for mercy.