The 97-year-old wooden roller coaster at Coney Island's Luna Park returned to service on Saturday after city inspectors cleared the ride following a series of repairs. The beloved Big Apple attraction was shut down indefinitely on Aug. 22 after one of the coaster's trains suddenly stopped halfway up an incline due to a crack on a chain.
City inspectors said the ride passed its inspection Saturday morning after several days of test runs. This American icon has captivated guests for nearly a century, and our dedicated team and attraction engineers continue to ensure that this legendary 97-year-old landmark continues to operate safely and smoothly.
Luna Park was issued two violations as a result of the malfunction: one for failing to maintain the ride and the other for failing to notify the DOB of what happened. The operator was able to stop the ride and several passengers were helped off without injury.
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