AEROPLANE ROLLER COASTER Rye Playland NY - PART 2

[Peekypeck]

Nobody died on it. In 1956 the Park switched insurance companies, and after a full inspection the insurer decided it needed $100,000 worth of structural work done to make the ride safe. Playland didn't have the money and were forced to demolish the coaster.

[fpkullberg]

There was a very sharp turn right in front by the entrance. A passenger fell off and was killed. Thus they closed the ride. I used to watch it but was never able to ride. Too young....

[freckledcheeks101]

DAMN THAT LOOKS TWICE AS FUN AS THE DRAGON..... I ANYWAYZ ITS REALLLY CREEPY HOW WERE WATCHING LIKE PEOPLE FROM LIKE THAT KONG AGO THERE PROB ALL DEAD THE MUSIC MAKES IT EVEN MORE CREEPY

[eurithmic6004]

This is definitely real footage of the Airplane Coaster. There are plans for Westchester County to rebuild it on it's original site at Playland but the legislature has stalled on it for the last few years because it's very expensive. It would cost about $10 million. With Playland losing millions a year there is no appetite to dump more money into the park even thought I really think doing this would help the park immensely.

[essex36]

I saw this coaster at Rye Beach in '45. I was too young to go on. IMHO it is one of the best ever. "Rebuild it and they will come!"

[ArT2Oo0]

i live over here in portchester is this real footage?

[rollercoastermaniac2]

why did it close

[theatreguy470]

Woah... look at the banking at 1:38... that looks ridiculous

[78scott]

fantastic! this and part 1 are outstanding. Lived in rye all my life and this is such an incredible document. These are Fox Movietone out takes?? Where did you find these. Get more !!

[rbianca1]

Playland is still very interested in rebuilding their lost crowned jewel.....any I deas...they would be interested in a sponsor...contact the park!

[AdrenalineAddict610]

Have them contract GCII to rebuild it. They're well-noted for making really twisted coasters, and some elements they use are ripped from Airplane.

[rbianca1]

Great Idea,but first they need a sponsor to help pay for it.

I would hope GCII could create the real Airplane.some of the elements on their wonderful coasters resemble some of the elements on the Airplane, they are not the exact formulas of the original. the two coasters with similar first drops to the Airplane(Kentucky Rumbler,Terminator) are different in profile, and have removed most of the banking on the turn off the small drop leading into the big drop.

Can't wait till it's rebuilt!

[route020]

i personally think this monster can be rebuilt..the only safety problem i can remember was several turns that were very sharp and had a high rate of speed.with todays engineering these turns could be ironed out and still keep this one of the best wooden coaster rides.

[route020]

i rode this animal 2x and i swear to christ i almost flew out of it the second time..that was it for me.been on a lot of coasters in my time,this was the worst or best ,however you want to describe it. for the post before,it was torn down because of safety,,many people/kids got whiplash from steep turns at high speeds.one turn near the end of the ride had a better than 45 degree angle turn.

[AtomicDragon71]

Great coaster. Terrible to think of it no longer being with us. And what is the name of that song?

[crubeo]

Where did you dig up this footage??

[sddweller]

This coaster was designed with basic engineering skills and operated for years without a problem. Computers and engineers say this coaster can't be rebuilt as is because "numbers don't add up" and it wouldn't be safe.

[Pieishman]

I went there yesterday!

[michele957]

It is my understanding, from my mom who grew up nearby the park, that the Airplane Coaster burned down.

[michele957]

...oh yeah, it was never replaced.

[mikeymars]

I appreciate the fact your Mom is a Westchester local, but her memory about the fate of the Airplane Coaster is incorrect. It didn't burn, it was dismantled in 1957. The fire at Playland she is likely recalling occurred years later, in July of 1966. That blaze didn't burn any coasters but did destroy concessions, some of the collonades and part of the the boardwalk, as well as five rides, including two original 1928 ones: the bumper cars and Magic Carpet funhouse.

[Takeristhebest]

so the hurricane coaster replaced this huge coaster?

[fdmurphy]

Incredible footage...I rode this monster with my grandfather in 1956...will never forget it! Greatest wooden coaster EVER.

[dasdave]

WOW!!!!! Outstanding find!!!

[mashedtaters67]

wow that's pretty awesome

haha and great music

[fncz]

Astounding!!!!

[PHAEDRIDER]

viscious!!!

 incredible footage.