: On August 7, 2016, the raft Caleb was riding went airborne at the crest of the slide's second hump, causing him to collide with the overhead metal hoops and netting designed to keep riders from falling off. Spectrum News Safety Failures and Equipment Findings
Investigative reports and grand jury indictments highlighted several critical failures in the ride's design and operation:
: Witnesses and former riders reported that the Velcro shoulder straps often came loose or failed during the ride.