A 61-year-old woman fell 30ft to her death after the restraints opened mid-ride.
2010
Commander, Steinert Kirmes, Lüdenscheid, Germany
Ten people were injured, two seriously, when an empty gondola ripped from its swing arm and flew into the crowd of on-lookers. Source (in German)
Crazy Frog, Travelling Fair, Barnard Castle, UK
A fair worker sustained serious injuries, including a fractured skull and eye socket, after being thrown from the ride. Colleagues had failed to ensure that he was properly restrained in the ride.
Antelope, Gullivers Warrington, Cheshire, UK
A woman suffered whiplash injuries when the ride came to a halt. Source
Expedition GeForce, Holiday Park, Germany
Riders were stranded for several hours after the train derailed. No serious injuries were reported. Source (in German)
Tomorrowland Speedway, Walt Disney World, Florida, USA
A worker broke his leg when a rider crashed a go-kart. Source