Disney Coaster Crash Caused by Leak in Brake System

[MickeyTigg]

Disney Coaster Crash Caused by Leak in Brake System

Associated Press

October 13, 2005

A train collision on a Disney California Adventure roller coaster that sent 17 riders to the hospital was caused by air leaks in the ride's braking system, according to a report released Thursday.

The riders were injured when one rail car on the California Screamin' roller coaster rear-ended another on July 29.

Authorities said at the time that most of those hurt were treated for minor neck and back injuries and released from the hospital that same night.

The crash was investigated by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, which recommended that Disney review the way it inspects the ride.

"We've asked (Disney officials) to review their inspection process," said Cal-OSHA spokesman Dean Fryer. "They had done some inspections and were aware of some leaks."

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chief Safety Officer Greg Hale said his crews have "taken the necessary corrective actions," that Cal-OSHA called for in its report.

The ride, which was closed after the accident, will reopen Friday, Disney spokesman Rob Doughty said.

 

[xfkirsten]

SWEET! If I didn't have four midterms next week, I'd so be there this weekend.

Still, this is the part where I get to say "I told you so!" to the people who jumped on me for thinking it was a maintenance issue. Welcome to Disneyland, folks! :lol:

 

[gtaro]

I was lucky enough to catch this re-opening on Friday. Over the next two days, I rode California Screamin' eight times. What a fantastic ride. It has all the intensity of other major coasters around the country, but without feeling like you are being jostled.

Eight rides--- no headache.