Computer Glitch Causes Ride Shutdown
- Event Year
- 2011
- Reliability
- Confirmed
- Country
- United States
- Industry
- Transportation
Description
The computer systems on the Skywheel ride were not communicating with each other resulting in an error message that stopped the wheel from spinning. The ride was shut down for 17 hours. Passengers were unloaded safely.
Impact
A computer glitch cause the Skywheel to stop turning resulting in a 17 hour shutdown.