Six Flags Great Adventure Ride Malfunction Leaves Guests Suspended

Visitors to Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey experienced an unsettling delay on Friday, June 26, 2026, when the Adirondack Outlaw ride malfunctioned mid-cycle, leaving passengers suspended in the air for an extended period.

According to a witness who spoke to TMZ.com, the attraction became stuck on its side with riders still aboard. Video footage from the scene shows maintenance personnel working at the top of the ride structure to address the mechanical issue. The witness indicated that guests remained suspended for at least half an hour before the situation was resolved.

The design of the Adirondack Outlaw presented an additional complication during the rescue operation. Due to the ride's mechanical configuration, one group of passengers had to remain suspended vertically at the top of the attraction while technicians worked to safely evacuate the other set of riders who were stuck on the side.

This incident represents the second ride malfunction at a Six Flags property within a two-week span. On Saturday, June 14, 2026, the SkyScreamer attraction at Six Flags Over Georgia experienced a similar failure, leaving guests dangling more than 260 feet above the ground. That earlier incident raised questions about maintenance protocols and safety inspections across the Six Flags chain of amusement parks.

Six Flags Great Adventure, located in Jackson, New Jersey, is one of the largest theme parks in the northeastern United States and attracts millions of visitors annually. The park operates numerous thrill rides and roller coasters, making mechanical reliability and guest safety paramount concerns for both park management and state regulators.

While mechanical malfunctions at amusement parks are relatively rare, they can create dangerous situations and erode public confidence in ride safety. New Jersey maintains strict inspection and oversight requirements for amusement attractions, with regular safety audits conducted by state authorities.

Six Flags Great Adventure has not yet issued a public statement regarding the Friday incident or whether the Adirondack Outlaw will remain closed for additional inspection and maintenance. The park typically conducts thorough investigations following any ride malfunction before returning attractions to service.