Last week, a terrifying “technical delay” at a Six Flags ride in Georgia left riders hanging precariously more than 600 feet off the ground. Footage that made its way to social media captures the panic, as people—children included—were stuck in their seats about 80 feet in the air on the Sky Screamer swing at Six Flags Over Georgia on June 14.
One ride participant expressed confusion and distress, saying, “Why are we stuck here? Oh, this is my last day at Six Flags. I’m not going to do this again.”
David Earley, a content creator, recalled being on the Sky Screamer with a friend when, unexpectedly, it halted. They remained suspended for roughly 10 minutes.
“Being stranded 200 feet up was extremely frightening for us,” Earley stated.
The situation escalated when other rides around the park also stalled, leading to his friend panicking and children beginning to cry.
“She panicked and got scared and started crying. I started praying to God—specifically, Jesus Christ,” he shared. “Everyone was just crying. I was praying to Jesus, making sure everything was okay,” he added.
Eventually, the ride resumed normal operation, and everyone was brought safely back to the ground.
Initially, a spokesperson from Six Flags Over Georgia suggested that the viral video might be from 2025, but this was later corrected. They acknowledged that the ride experienced a ten-minute outage on June 14 due to a “technical delay.”
The spokesperson noted, “The safety of our guests and team members is our top priority. The ride underwent a technical halt, similar to a check engine light, requiring a brief suspension of service.” They emphasized that the safety systems worked as intended, and following a thorough inspection, the ride returned to the loading position for riders to get off.
While Six Flags Over Georgia didn’t respond to requests for further comments, Earley mentioned that he actually returned to the park and rode the Sky Screamer again without any issues.
In contrast, another passenger noted a change in his perspective about such rides. “That changed my mind about riding them,” said Dowd.
