Goliath coaster probe focuses on restraint data – FOX 5 Atlanta

Goliath coaster probe focuses on restraint data  FOX 5 Atlanta

A former Six Flags operator told TMZ that Goliath's safety restraints could theoretically open under extreme force. Investigators are reviewing maintenance records, restraint systems, and electronic data following a tragic incident on the Goliath roller coaster. COBB COUNTY, Ga. – A former Six Flags Over Georgia ride operator claims that while the Goliath roller coaster features strict locking mechanisms, it is theoretically possible for a safety restraint to push open under tremendous force, according to an interview with TMZ. Brycen Whatley, identified by TMZ as a roller coaster enthusiast and former Six Flags Over Georgia employee who previously operated Goliath, appeared on "TMZ Live" Thursday to discuss the ride's mechanics following the death of 42-year-old Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem.

Six Flags Over Georgia Goliath death: Witness describes tragic fall Whatley explained that Goliath utilizes a pin-and-gear restraint system. Under normal operations, the ride's safety sensors prevent the train from dispatching from the station unless each lap bar is pulled down at least three notches to lock the passenger securely into place. During the interview, Whatley discussed a scenario known as "pin-slipping," in which components latched into place within the restraint arm could come undone. Whatley noted that when pin-slipping occurs, it typically only affects a single latch, making a complete release of the restraint mechanism highly improbable. However, Whatley told