Has anybody ever died at Six Flags Fiesta Texas?
Six Flags Over Texas: Remarkably, the theme park’s flagship had recorded only one death in the 52 years leading up to Thursday. It came in 1999 as 28-year-old Valeria Cartwright of West Helena, Arkansas, rode Roaring Rapids, the not-terribly-extreme water ride featuring the circular boats that hold a dozen passengers.
How fast is the Iron Rattler at Fiesta Texas?
113 km/h
Iron Rattler/Max speed
Six Flags Fiesta Texas unveils its newest addition and structural landmark — the highly anticipated hybrid coaster Iron Rattler. With its unique construction, the Iron Rattler boasts: A staggering drop of 171 feet with an amazing drop angle of 81 degrees. A blazing top speed of 70 mph.
Has anyone ever died on the Iron Rattler?
According to Dallas-area news outlets, a 52-year-old woman was thrown to her death from the Texas Giant at Six Flags over Texas about 7 p.m. Friday. The Iron Rattler is a revamped version of the theme park’s original Rattler, a 20-year Fiesta Texas landmark that was retired in August 2012.
How tall do you have to be to ride the Iron Rattler?
1.22 m
Iron Rattler/Height restriction
What was the Iron Rattler called before?
| Iron Rattler | |
|---|---|
| Drop | 171ft |
| Speed | 70mph |
| Replaced | The Rattler |
| Replaced by | Unknown |
When was the Iron Rattler built?
May 25, 2013
Iron Rattler/Opened
Has anyone died on the Iron Rattler?
Where is the Iron Rattler at Disney World?
The attraction was designed by Alan Schilke of RMC. The attraction is located in the Crackaxle Canyon area of the park, thus it is Western-themed. Iron Rattler was one of five nominees for 2013’s Best New Ride.
Is the Iron Rattler at Six Flags a hybrid coaster?
The Iron Rattler is one of few coasters in the world that is Hybrid. It is also one of few coasters to undergo the Iron Horse treatment. The attraction is currently the tallest coaster at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. It is the first hybrid wood coaster and steel roller coaster to have an inversion in the track layout.
What does the Iron Rattler train look like?
After exiting the tunnel, the train enters brake run and returns to the station. Iron Rattler’s trains were manufactured by Gerstlauer, and the front of the train is designed to look like the head of a rattlesnake. The seats are brown, and the lap bars are black.
How tall is the Iron Rattler roller coaster?
At that time, the ride was the tallest and fastest wooden coaster in the world, with a height of 179 feet, a drop of 166 feet, and a top speed of 73mph, outdoing its then rival, Cedar Point’s Mean Streak.