A breathtaking moment unfolded at Six Flags Over Georgia when passengers found themselves suspended mid-air on a ride. The startling scene was captured on video by one of the riders and subsequently shared online.
In the widely circulated footage, a bewildered rider can be heard exclaiming, “Why the heck are we stuck up here, man?”
WSB-TV identified the videographer as David Early, who mentioned that he dared to try the SkyScreamer ride once again just two days later.
According to Six Flags Over Georgia, the ride was momentarily halted due to a “technical delay,” likening the incident to an automobile’s check-engine light illuminating. (David Early/@srtdavidd via Storyful)
The theme park described the incident as a result of a “technical delay.”
“The safety of our guests and team members is a top priority,” Six Flags Over Georgia told News Media in an email.
“The ride experienced a technical delay (similar to a check engine light) that paused its operation. Its safety system performed as designed, keeping all guests safe. Following a complete systems check, the ride was returned to its loading position and guests exited the ride,” Six Flags Over Georgia noted.
“The delay lasted approximately 10 minutes,” the message concluded.
Visitors enjoy a SkyScreamer ride at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom amusement park in Vallejo, California, similar to the one that got stuck at Six Flags Over Georgia. (Ken James/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
The Six Flags Over Georgia website describes the attraction as an “amusement park swing ride” that lifts riders 260 feet into the air.