Rollercoasters Gone Wrong

A HUFFINGTON POST GRAPHIC Rollercoasters CONE WRONG When you consider the statistics, roller coasters are actually very safe machines. The chances of being injured on any ride at one of the nation's 400 amusement parks is just 1 in 24 million. Still, compile all the spreadsheets you want, no data will stop roller coasters from getting taller, going faster, and generally scaring the bejeezus out of thrill-seekers everywhere. TAT PERCENTAGE OF DEATHS BY RIDE TYPE Rollercoasters Terris wheels, Water rides Spinning rides 27.6 gondolas, cable rides 15.3 18.6 30.7 22.7% RIDES OTHER NUMBER OF DEATHS ON ROLLERCOASTERS BY YEAR 28% Were work-related deaths 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 Top 3 highest Tallest G-FORCE FASTEST Tower of Terror, 149 100 456 415 6.3G 01. Gold tef 2001, Gold Reef City, South Africa Shock Wave, 5.9G 1978, Six Flags MPH МРН FT FT NOW THEN NOW THEN Over Texas, USA (2013) (1997) (2010) (1997) Mindbender, 5.2G 1985, Galaxyland Formula Rossa, Ferrari World, United Arab Superman: Escape From Krypton, Six Flags Magic Mountain, USA Kingda Ka, Six Flags Great Adventure, USA Superman: Escape From Krypton, Six Flags Magic Mountain, USA Amusement Park, Canada Emirates Space shuttle launches Sources: Rideaccidents.com, International Association THE HUFFINGTON POST of Amusement Parks and Attractions, Coasterpedia .•.......•••.