Overview
- Supergirl Sky Flight, a giant swing tower at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, stopped near its peak and left riders suspended for about 10 to 15 minutes, according to a passenger on board.
- Six Flags said an operator intentionally halted the ride after a guest broke park rules, with a statement to local media describing a safety-policy violation.
- FOX 35 reported the operator saw a rider pull out a cell phone, and the company said the ride continued once the device was put away.
- All riders exited safely after the pause, the company said, and the attraction remained open with no injuries reported.
- The open-air ride lifts people roughly 200 feet in rotating swings, and parks bar loose items like phones because they can fly free and injure riders or bystanders, which is why operators can stop a ride on the spot.