Singapore Flyer FIASCO - MERGED thread.

[pegasus]

Perfect excuse to close shop!

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Singapore Flyer halted

The wheel had stopped after a fire broke out in the Flyer's control room. -- PHOTO: BH
THE Singapore Flyer grounded to a halt on Tuesday's evening, leaving over 100 passengers stranded in the air.

Rescue works began at about 8pm with passengers in the cabins nearer the ground being lifted out of the capsules in harnesses.

The wheel had stopped after a fire broke out in the Flyer's control room.

 

[VIBGYOR]

Re: Singapore Flyer halted

tot sgp was a boring place.

this makes the day a tat more interesting after all....

 

[Erudio]

Re: Singapore Flyer halted

Perfect excuse to close shop!

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Singapore Flyer halted

Rescue works began at about 8pm with passengers in the cabins nearer the ground being lifted out of the capsules in harnesses.

The wheel had stopped after a fire broke out in the Flyer's control room.

Broke down at 4:30pm n only start evacuation at 8pm ... super !!!

 

[Singapaporean]

Re: Singapore Flyer halted

Bad omen....better check the pacemaker....Santa might just give 33.4% singaporean a wonderful christmas present

 

[think_lees]

Re: Singapore Flyer halted

Ho Ho Ho! Ho Ho Ho!

Perfect excuse to close shop!

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Singapore Flyer halted

The wheel had stopped after a fire broke out in the Flyer's control room. -- PHOTO: BH
THE Singapore Flyer grounded to a halt on Tuesday's evening, leaving over 100 passengers stranded in the air.

Rescue works began at about 8pm with passengers in the cabins nearer the ground being lifted out of the capsules in harnesses.

The wheel had stopped after a fire broke out in the Flyer's control room.

 

[VIBGYOR]

Re: Singapore Flyer halted

Broke down at 4:30pm n only start evacuation at 8pm ... super !!!

got free views (maybe sunset) for more than 3 hours....the wheel is no danger of collapse!

 

[rainnix]

Re: Singapore Flyer halted

Bad Omen - The Fungsui wheel refused to bring in money (water) for Singapore. Singapore economy went down when the wheel was turning in the wrong direction. Now it stopped - spells doom.

 

[tinyplanet]

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Broke down at 4:30pm n only start evacuation at 8pm ... super !!!

wow KNN, more than 3 hours ... surely those in the cabin tak boleh hold their bladder and start to wee wee inside the cabin ... worst if need to pang sai

 

[streetcry]

Over 100 people trapped in Singapore Flyer

SINGAPORE: The world's largest observation wheel, the Singapore Flyer grounded to a halt at about 4.15pm on Tuesday, leaving over 100 people trapped. After more than five hours, the problem was still not resolved.

According to a Singapore Flyer spokesperson, a technical team is on site fixing the problem.

A passenger who was stuck in one of the capsules said there was a sudden jerk before the wheel stopped turning. An announcement a few minutes later said there was a technical error.

Mdm Lim Boon Siang, a passenger stuck in one of the capsules, said: "About 4.30pm or 4.15pm, after we passed the maximum altitude, it suddenly jerked to a stop, and then for a good five to ten minutes, we waited.

"We thought that this could be something normal. And then there was a message that came in that said that it has stopped temporary. Everybody was calm, but initially the air-con was switched off, so it was very hot due to the evening sun. They opened up the air ventilator, and the air-con if I am not wrong is working now."

She said there were about 10 other people, including children, in her cabin.

When contacted, a Singapore Flyer spokesperson confirmed the incident, adding that at the time of the incident, 23 capsules were occupied by about 173 passengers.

The spokesperson said: "Their safety was never at risk while they were in the capsules. Every capsule is equipped with an intercom system which is linked to the control room - for passengers and the control room personnel to communicate.

"Our staff promptly informed passengers of the situation and reassured them that measures were being taken to fix the technical problem. There are also surveillance cameras installed in every capsule for the operations team to monitor what is going on in all capsules."

Steps are being taken to evacuate some of the passengers. They are being put in safety harnesses before being slowly lowered to the ground.

The spokesperson said at least five people had been evacuated before 8pm. Others have been told over the intercom that food and drink will be sent to them.

A ride on the 165-metre tall wheel, about 42 storeys high, typically takes half an hour and each capsule can take up to 28 people.

Since the Flyer became operational in February this year, this is the third time it has encountered problems.

The last time a technical glitch occurred was just three weeks ago, on December 4. The wheel was stuck for nearly five hours due to extreme weather conditions and some 70 people were affected.

In July, the Flyer stopped due to a minor fault in the braking system. - CNA/vm

 

[vamjok]

Re: Over 100 people trapped in Singapore Flyer

bad omen...the feng shui wheel has stopped

 

[darememore]

Re: Singapore Flyer halted

Perfect excuse to close shop!

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Singapore Flyer halted

The wheel had stopped after a fire broke out in the Flyer's control room. -- PHOTO: BH
THE Singapore Flyer grounded to a halt on Tuesday's evening, leaving over 100 passengers stranded in the air.

Rescue works began at about 8pm with passengers in the cabins nearer the ground being lifted out of the capsules in harnesses.

The wheel had stopped after a fire broke out in the Flyer's control room.

Bad Omen !


Most wanted prisoner escape,
GIC, Temasick, Town councils, Investments loss
Economy slides
Inflations
Casinos Developer into troubles
Incapable Ministers (Transport fare increase not link with oil price)

Its sign of to an End of an Empire !

 

[po2wq]

Re: Singapore Flyer halted

... The wheel had stopped after a fire broke out in the Flyer's control room.

THE Singapore Flyer grounded to a halt on Tuesday's evening, leaving over 100 passengers stranded in the air.

Rescue works began at about 8pm with passengers in the cabins nearer the ground being lifted out of the capsules in harnesses.

The wheel had stopped after a fire broke out in the Flyer's control room.

big wheel keep on turning ...
proud mary keep on burning ...
rolling, rolling, rolling on the river ...

 

[think_lees]

Re: Over 100 people trapped in Singapore Flyer

Ho Ho Ho! Ho Ho Ho!

Just about the right time!

 

[Perspective]

Re: Over 100 people trapped in Singapore Flyer

SINGAPORE: The world's largest observation wheel, the Singapore Flyer grounded to a halt at about 4.15pm on Tuesday, leaving over 100 people trapped. After more than five hours, the problem was still not resolved.

Does anyone have any statistics on how often such machines break down in other countries?

I feel that one breakdown every 3.5 months is quite a lot (furthermore for a new machine) but perhaps other "flyers" in other countries are a lot worse.

 

[R4g3]

Singapore Flyer broke down, what happen if...

what happen if

1) a lady is having her heavy days

2) need to pee

3) having diarrhoe

4) need to catch a flight?

5) heart attack

so non of the 173 passengers are having such problems? then it is still not so bad, or lucky i would say.


But if look at it at another angle, those 173 passengers got a good deal.
A 20 minutes ride extended to 6 1/2 hour, inclusive of free food, drinks and some stuntman action for getting down the flyer.

 

[chupacabra]

Re: Over 100 people trapped in Singapore Flyer

Only 100 sinkees? Wah the white elephant is doing worst than expected.

 

[theblackhole]

Re: Over 100 people trapped in Singapore Flyer

well done singaporeans. they kept cool and calm. and our great rescue team helped them to settle down calmly. singaporeans are now the world's most calm and collected people. the rescue teams were simply superb and efficient!

well done the singapore flyer! majulah singapura!!! more flyers please!

 

[Ah Guan]

Re: Over 100 people trapped in Singapore Flyer

Only 100 sinkees? Wah the white elephant is doing worst than expected.

100 tourists

Sinkies are too scared of recession to spend this kind of money

 

[theblackhole]

Re: Singapore Flyer halted

the wheel of fortune has started to spin again with no casualties. steady singaporeans. steady rescue team. steady management. no panic and no pandemonium. singapore will do well. the wheel of fortune is now restored and it will be smooth sailing for singapore. majulah singapura!!!

 

[theblackhole]

Re: Over 100 people trapped in Singapore Flyer

where got recession? singaporeans are spending like mad. everywhere is packed. tomorrow all the restaurants and cafes are packed. boat quay and clarke quay are packed and all ready to cebrate Christmas...

singapore is the best place under the sun.

the wheel of fortune has been restored and it will usher in a new year of hope and prosperity for singapore. majulah singapura!!!