Kentucky report blames Six Flags accident on cable fatigue, operator error
Report details witness accounts, condition of ride and concludes the accident was preventable.
Saturday, May 31, 2008 4:07 AM

Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom defends maintenance
Park says it's disappointed that Lassiter family released docs prior to trial.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 1:31 PM

Manager says Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom tower not maintained properly before accident
A maintenance manager from the park says cables were not inspected before accident that severed feet of teenager.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008 3:21 AM

Kentucky passes 18-year-old ride op requirement bill
The state senate voted 37-0 on Tuesday night for bill setting age restriction on ride operation.
Wednesday, April 02, 2008 1:42 PM

Kentucky Senate introduces ride safety legislation
Ride operators must be 18 or older, may not operate under the influence of alcohol. Daily inspections will be required.
Friday, March 07, 2008 4:57 PM

SFKK accident victim, Kaitlyn Lasitter, has another surgery, future uncertain for reattached foot
Fourteen-year-old Lasitter will not walk again for at least five weeks after undergoing her fourth amputation surgery in eight months.
Friday, February 29, 2008 2:24 PM

Lasitter smelled burning flesh when her feet were severed in Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom accident
Kaitlyn Lasitter, then 13, said she felt like her whole body was hot and on fire.
Thursday, January 31, 2008 2:13 PM

Kentucky Kingdom ride operator says she couldn't reach emergency stop
Ride op says responsibility "was too much to handle."
Monday, January 14, 2008 2:42 PM

Kentucky Kingdom managers says drop ride should have auto shut down in case of cable break
Maintenance manager says in deposition that the drop tower should shut down automatically on ride that severed feet of teenage girl.
Wednesday, December 19, 2007 2:31 PM

Judge to decide who will test Kentucky Kingdom ride cable
A Jefferson Circuit Court judge will decide next week which company will perform testing on the broken cable from the ride at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom that severed the feet of a 13-year-old Louisville girl in June.
Monday, December 17, 2007 2:58 PM