Six Flags controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2026
Fatal Goliath roller coaster incident at Six Flags Over Georgia
Safety incident
Reports citing local police stated that shortly before 4 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, an incident involving the 200-foot-tall Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia in Cobb County resulted in one death and several injuries; witnesses said a man fell from the ride. Six Flags said its park staff and local authorities responded immediately, that it was cooperating fully with the investigation, and that it had temporarily closed similar attractions across its parks while declining further comment out of respect for the family's privacy. Six Flags shares fell more than 10% in after-hours trading Monday following the reports.
One person died and several others were injured in an incident involving the 200-foot-tall Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia in Cobb County shortly before 4 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, according to reports citing local police; witnesses said a man fell from the ride. Six Flags said its park staff and local authorities responded immediately, that it was cooperating fully with the investigation, and that it had temporarily closed similar attractions across its parks while declining further comment out of respect for the family's privacy. Six Flags shares fell more than 10% in after-hours trading Monday following the reports.
Company response
Investigation — Six Flags
adding that it was cooperating fully with the investigation
Remediation — Six Flags
Source excerpt
Shares of Six Flags Entertainment plunged more than 10% in after-hours trading Monday following reports of a deadly roller coaster incident at one of its amusement parks in Georgia, marking a sharp reversal from gains during the regular session.
2026
Six Flags announces seat belts for Goliath and similar coasters
Corrective action
Six Flags announced that it will install seat belts on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia and on rides with similar restraints after a rider died after being ejected from Goliath. The company did not specify which other coasters will receive the upgrade.
Company response
Remediation — Six Flags
We are reinforcing safety precautions at our parks and taking additional measures, including adding seat belts on Goliath and other coasters with a similar restraint
Source excerpt
The chief executive of Six Flags says the company will install seat belts on the Georgia roller coaster from which a rider fell to his death earlier this month.
The theme park operator announced the extra safeguard less than two weeks after 42-year-old Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem of Atlanta died after being ejected from his seat on the Goliath coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia.
The company will also install the safety upgrade on rides with similar restraints.