Ride Passes State Inspections Despite Incident Causing Injuries at Fall Fair
Following an incident at the Columbia County Fall Fair in Grovetown, Ga., where a woman and two children were injured after a ride reportedly went out of control, "12 Investigates" examined state inspection records for the ride, identified as the…
Augusta Aiken, GA, November 9, 2026 — An incident occurred at the Columbia County Fall Fair in Grovetown, Georgia, resulting in injuries to a woman and two children. The injuries reportedly occurred after a ride, identified as the “Flying Circus,” went out of control.
In the wake of the incident, “12 Investigates” undertook an examination of the state inspection records for the “Flying Circus” ride. These records provide details regarding the ride’s compliance with safety regulations over specific periods.
According to the inspection reports obtained, the “Flying Circus” ride underwent state inspections and passed each time. Specifically, the records indicate that the ride successfully passed state inspections in the years 2024, 2025, and 2026. No issues were noted in any of these inspection reports, suggesting the ride met the required safety standards at the time of these assessments.
The exact date of the incident at the Columbia County Fall Fair was not specified in the available information. Similarly, further details regarding the nature or severity of the injuries sustained by the woman and two children, or any subsequent actions taken following the incident, were not provided. The outcome of any further investigations into the cause of the ride malfunction is also not detailed.
The Columbia County Fall Fair is a local event, and the “Flying Circus” is the specific amusement ride involved in the incident. “12 Investigates” is a media entity that has reviewed the official inspection documentation related to the ride’s safety status.
Story summarized from the original created by Meredith Anderson on www.wrdw.com, see more information here.
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