Six Flags Ride Shut Down After Stopping In Mid-Air On Sunday

JACKSON, NJ — Passengers on a ride at Six Flags Great Adventure were stuck in the air for a short time on Sunday after a safety sensor stopped the ride in mid-air, park officials said Monday.

The Sky Screamer swing ride remained shut down on Monday for a thorough inspection of what triggered the sensor, said Kaitlyn M. Pitts, a spokeswoman for Six Flags.

The Sky Screamer, which opened in 2012, lifts riders 24 stories in the air and swings at "nearly highway speeds," according to the Six Flags Great Adventure website. But the ride stopped before it got that far, Pitts said.

"One of the ride’s many safety sensors detected an error and engaged the ride’s emergency stop, causing it to stop at a mid-point location," she said. "Our team returned the ride to its home position and guests safely exited the ride on the ground."

"The safety of our guests is our top priority and the ride will be closed for a thorough inspection before re-opening," Pitts said.

There were 32 riders on at the time, she said.

NJ.com reported the riders were stuck in the air for about 15 minutes.

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