Amusement Park Disasters

On May 30, 1972, a train on the Big Dipper at London's Battersea Park broke loose and rolled backward — five children were killed. David uncovers the 51 faults investigators found, the trial that acquitted everyone, and the fifty-year wait for a memorial. Full episode on YouTube — search 'Fiasco Podcasts'!

David tells the story of Verrückt at Schlitterbahn Kansas City — the world's tallest water slide — and the 2016 death of 10-year-old Caleb Schwab. Opens with a creepy piano intro. Real events, told with respect.

David tells the story of the Mindbender roller coaster crash at Galaxyland, West Edmonton Mall, on June 14, 1986 — three lives lost and the investigation that followed. Opens with a creepy piano intro. Real events, told with respect.

David tells the story of the Haunted Castle fire at Six Flags Great Adventure on May 11, 1984 — eight teenagers lost, and the fire safety reforms that followed. Opens with a creepy piano intro. Real events, told with respect.

David tells the story of Action Park in New Jersey — the most dangerous amusement park in America. Six deaths, countless injuries, and the wildest rides ever built. Opens with a creepy piano intro. Real events, told with respect.

David tells the story of the Smiler roller coaster crash at Alton Towers on June 2, 2015 — how it happened, why, and what changed. Opens with a creepy piano intro. Real events, told with respect.

David counts down the seven most notorious amusement park disasters in history — from the Smiler crash to Action Park to the Haunted Castle fire. Opens with a creepy piano intro. Real events, told with respect.