A 9-year-old girl was injured when a 25cm long bolt fell from the coaster.
2010
The Octopus, Adhari Park, Bahrain
A girl fell from the ride breaking her leg. Source
Pony Express, Knott’s Berry Farm, California, USA
Two trains collided causing 10 people to suffer minor injuries. Source
It’s A Small World, Disneyland Paris, France
A worker was trapped under a boat when the ride inadvertently started. He later died in hospital. Source
Tower of Terror, Disney’s California Adventure, USA
A 20-year-old man was hospitalized after falling 25 feet (7.6m) when he climbed over a barrier before losing his balance. Source
Terminal Velocity, Extreme World, Wisconsin, USA
A 12-year-old girl suffered brain swelling, multiple severe spinal and pelvic fractures and intestinal lacerations after falling about 100 feet to the ground from the SCAD (suspended catch air device) tower. An employee released the girl for the free fall without confirming that the safety net that was supposed to catch her was operational. Source
Miami Trip, York Carnival, UK
A 13-year-old girl fell 10m onto concrete after ride operators failed to properly secure her restraint. She did not suffer any serious injuries.
Cosmonaut, Luna Park, St. Petersburg, Russia
One of the two cables supporting the rocket “captive flying machine” style ride snapped leaving 10 riders dangling in mid-air. Source (with video)
Space Journey, Overseas Chinese Town East, Shenzhen, China
Six people died when one of the ride pods detached itself from the ride.
El Pendulo, Tibidabo, Barcelona, Spain
A 15-year-old girl died and two others were injured when the ride collapsed.