2008

Inverter, State Fair, Columbia, South Carolina, USA

A worker was crushed by the large counter weight attached to the ride when he entered a danger zone at the bottom of the ride in an attempt to retrieve a tape measure. Source

Ninja, Six Flags Magic Mountain, California, USA

A 20-year-old man was hit by the Arrow suspended coaster when he entered a restricted area, climbing two fences to retrieve a lost hat. He was treated at the scene by park first-aid, then air-lifted to hospital in comatose condition and pronounced dead the next day. Source

Rainbow, Liseberg, Gothenburg, Sweden

The HUSS magic carpet ride collapsed, causing some riders to be thrown from the platform. There were no serious injuries, although three riders were hospitalized. Source

Star Jet, Casino Pier, Jersey Shore, USA

A male worker was struck by one of the E&F Miler Industries coaster cars while attempting to retrieve a lost hat, and died later in a local hospital. Source

Cobra, Tivoli Friheden, Aarhus, Denmark

Four people were injured when the Sartori Energizer inverted coaster‘s car derailed and fell to the ground. Source

Tagada, Travelling Funfair, Silverstone, UK

Two riders were thrown from the ride when the seating collapsed. Both suffered back injuries and bruising.

Batman, Six Flags Over Georgia, USA

A 17-year-old was decapitated when he entered a restricted area to retrieve his baseball cap.

Wildcat, Cedar Point, Ohio, USA

Two cars collided resulting in nine riders being injured.

Motion Master, Flamingoland, UK

A 2-year-old boy fell through a hole in the ride’s floor onto concrete 8 feet below. He suffered only minor injuries.