When science and technology fail ...: Esp see @3:15 Verrückt opened on July 10, 2014 and closed on August 7, 2016, the day it decapitated 10-year-old Caleb Schwab. Seeking your comments especially on the science and technology of this relatively simple amusement park ride, which was a huge Fail despite all the careful calculations, checks and more checks of its construction.
Indeed, a very sad accident, but also a reminder of why states need to regulate these types of rides.
This was not a failure of science and technology. It was a failure of engineering: because it wasn't engineered. At best it may have been stamped by a PE that certified the slide was built to all applicable codes for structural integrity. However, there was no requirement for a dynamic engineering stamp - which to at least some degree makes the state responsible, so it really was a ride for Libertarians I suppose. https://htv-prod-media.s3.amazonaws.com/files/miles-indictment-1521837307.pdf Note for example this crazy quote in paragraph 32! It was also a failure of ego, Jeff Henry's ego, and it cost him and his extended family dearly. https://www.texasmonthly.com/news/jeff-henry-verruckt-schlitterbahns-tragic-slide/
Yes. If Kansas had required a dynamic engineering analysis stamped by a PE it would have very likely prevented the accident.
