The 2016 death of 10-year-old Caleb Schwab on the water slide at Schlitterbahn Kansas City
Kansas passed much stricter laws regarding the inspection and regulation of "stationary ride" attractions to prevent similar tragedies.
On August 7, 2016, 10-year-old Caleb Schwab died in a catastrophic accident while riding the water slide—then the world's tallest—at Schlitterbahn Waterpark in Kansas City. caleb schwab autopsy report
Investigators and eyewitnesses reported that the impact resulted in immediate death. Accident Mechanics
The official autopsy findings for 10-year-old Caleb Schwab Verrückt The 2016 death of 10-year-old Caleb Schwab
: The ride utilized hook-and-loop (Velcro) straps rather than rigid over-the-shoulder restraints, which investigators later argued violated safety guidelines. Investigation Findings
: Caleb struck the metal support hoops holding the safety netting in place. caleb schwab autopsy report
The autopsy was only one piece of the puzzle. The criminal indictment following the death exposed deep-seated issues with the ride’s design: Engineering Failures