16 injured in Chinese chair swing ride collapse [February 14, 2021] Sixteen people have been injured, three seriously, after an aerial swing ride collapsed in an amusement park in Shaoyang county, Hunan province, central China on Saturday afternoon. Footage published online shows the “flying chairs” suddenly crash towards the ground, flinging chairs into the perimeter fence. Witness, Deng, had been queuing for the ride when he suddenly heard a malfunction alarm as the chairs were swinging throug

Two girls injured when swing ride lowers into the ground [January 8, 2026] An aerial swing ride lowered into the ground at an amusement park in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia on January 7. According to local reports, two girls received minor injuries on the Chinese built ride located at the 'City Hub' amusement park when they were flung into the ground. Family members were said to have transported the injured to a local hospital with one girl receiving a broken leg. The ride features rotating chairs that l

Man falls from ride [August 28, 2024] A man has fallen from a carnival ride in Mexico. The ride, known as a Trabant, appears to be rotating above the manufacturer recommended speed. Trabant was manufactured by Chance Rides of Witchita in the 1970's. Further details including injuries to the male victim and any investigations remain unknown at this time. | Amusement Ride Accidents