Pendulum type amusement device upper gearbox failure

Location: Vancouver

Regulated industry sector: Amusement devices - Amusement ride

Incident overview

While in operation for the public, a pendulum-type amusement device was stopped by staff during a ride cycle because a strange noise was heard and oil was leaking onto guests seated on the ride. The device was safely unloaded of passengers after coming to a complete stop and investigation determined that a south gearbox was damaged.