West Edmonton Mall Roller Coaster Disaster
- Author
- Alice Stern
- Published
- Wed 28 May 2025
- Episode Link
- http://www.finalboardingcallpodcast.com
On June 14, 1986, the world's largest indoor triple-loop roller coaster became a death trap when a critical mechanical failure sent four passengers plummeting to the concrete floor below. Join Alice and Zach as they explore how missing bolts and maintenance oversights at West Edmonton Mall's Mindbender led to disaster, claiming three lives and forever changing amusement ride safety standards.
Sources:
- Wikipedia: Mindbender (Galaxyland)
- Coasterpedia: Mindbender at Galaxyland
- History and Headlines: June 14, 1986: A Mind-bending Disaster
- CBC News: Survivor of 1986 mall coaster crash wants memorial
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Credits:
Final Boarding Call is hosted by Alice Stern and Zach Stemas, researched and written by Alice Stern, produced and edited by Alice Stern and Zach Stemas.
