whenen worker reported hearing a noise and shut the coaster down, stranding two dozen passengers at the top. it took nearly half an hour for workers to walk them down stairs to safety. while the rebuilt ride has only been open since this spring, park officials say maintenance crews found one of its wheels had become worn. it s since been repaired and inspected and returned to service. six flags issued a statement saying, this ride is designed with a complex system of cross-checks that monitor every aspect of the ride. there is even the smallest indication that there s something out of the ordinary, the ride automatically s sps. adding, we have the utmost confidence in our inspection procedures. and then there is this state law of insurance for each ride and an annual inspection. six flags is in compliance. park officials say they inspect their rides every day but they were not willing to explain why a wheel on a brand-new ride would fail in the first place. the ride was reopened in a