http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html Latest comments for the article: Boy goes for wild ride on runaway inflatable at middletownjournal. http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=7#comment-183401 Our ball team was a part of this terribly run tournament. After our very short experience with the YAYAS, it does not surprise me at all the "YAYAS" was stamped all over the inflatables. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:18:45 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=7#comment-183401 2009-06-29T22:18:45Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=6#comment-183241 Darrell - that was not an 80mph wind...not even close and to the poster saying the spikes were code, that is false...1/2 inch rebar maybe 12" long...I know a person from Trenton who picked up a volleyball peg that came off the inflateable; maybe 8"...if it was inspected by the state, you better be ready to produce the certificate Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:23:44 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=6#comment-183241 2009-06-29T20:23:44Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=6#comment-183109 I was there with my 7 year old girl getting ready to play a softball game.When a dust devil sparked up out of nowhere.It was the biggest dust devil I've ever seen.I'd say the winds picked up to over 80 mph or so.And that is what caused the Inflatables to let loose. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:10:45 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=6#comment-183109 2009-06-29T19:10:45Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=6#comment-182805 Like I'd said prior, I was one of the 1st to jump on the thing. I also think it was a mini-tornado / dirt-devil type wind. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:36:02 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=6#comment-182805 2009-06-29T16:36:02Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=6#comment-182787 CD ANSWER THIS QUESTION? You posted the following.. "The state inspector was out on Friday night and did all inspections for the inflatables and he approved everything. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:06:28 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=6#comment-182787 2009-06-29T16:06:28Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=6#comment-182711 K. You're an idiot. There's no way the air coming out of a slide can cause it to be go airborne. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:23:35 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=6#comment-182711 2009-06-29T15:23:35Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=5#comment-182644 People think these things are toys, they are not. They are amusement rides which are regulated by the Ohio Department of Agriculture. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:32:22 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=5#comment-182644 2009-06-29T14:32:22Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=5#comment-182639 We should all be thinking God that everyone is ok. Freak accidents happen every day. The weird thing is I was at another event that day with several inflatables and I never saw the wind lift them up. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:29:50 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=5#comment-182639 2009-06-29T14:29:50Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=5#comment-182631 State inspectors come out to verify that insurance is being carried on the inflatables and that the rides are properly anchored. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:10:22 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=5#comment-182631 2009-06-29T14:10:22Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=5#comment-182559 Sue The manufacture, if they had not made it, this would not have happend!! Blame everybody, the kids who played in it, must have been the kids fault. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:34:45 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=5#comment-182559 2009-06-29T13:34:45Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=5#comment-182556 hey cd, Why would a state inspector inspect this ride. Permits would have to be from local city/county if any. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:19:18 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=5#comment-182556 2009-06-29T13:19:18Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-182578 (Wikipedia definition) Most dust devils are very small and weak; often less than 3 feet (0.9 m) in diameter with maximum winds averaging about 45 miles per hour (70 km/h), and they often dissipate less than a minute after forming. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:14:28 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-182578 2009-06-29T13:14:28Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-182529 KL... The article does not mention any winds that day[duuh].It was the air coming out of the inflatable ride causing it to go airbourn! Annnd, they do mention who set it up[Young American Youth Advancement Services].Maybe you should read the article again before making comments.HUH??? Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:45:40 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-182529 2009-06-29T12:45:40Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-182528 The state inspector was out on Friday night and did all inspections for the inflatables and he approved everything. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:45:10 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-182528 2009-06-29T12:45:10Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-182243 There's only one thing that causes this. A LOT of wind, combined with the units not being anchored properly. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:14:39 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-182243 2009-06-29T02:14:39Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-182237 The entire tournament has been a joke!!! I saw the stakes used to "secure" the inflatables and there is no way they were up to code. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:43:51 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-182237 2009-06-29T01:43:51Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-182073 I woluld like to think every one who reacted so fast in saving my son.If any one has any information that they want to share please e-mail me at browneyes6227@yahoo.com. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:06:33 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-182073 2009-06-28T23:06:33Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-182041 I would like make this point. My 2 girls are always getting upset with me for "Parenting" I am constantly saying "No, No, No" Both are always trying to do dangerous things and it’s a full time job keeping them safe. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:32:57 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-182041 2009-06-28T22:32:57Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-182058 I would like make this point. My 2 girls are always getting upset with me for "Parenting" I am constantly saying "No, No, No" Both are always trying to do dangerous things and it’s a full time job keeping them safe. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:31:01 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-182058 2009-06-28T22:31:01Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-182057 I was there and it was scary watching it with about 200 people crowded around and my softball coach stabbing away at the inflateable one bout 5 year old girl i think was really hurt she had a neck brace around her neck for support, and my friends little brother was in the bounce tent and he said a dust devil caused the inflateables to go flying. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:29:47 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-182057 2009-06-28T22:29:47Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-181959 Your local ma and pa fly-by-day-or night rental companies put these out without licensing them by the state, have no insurance and don't care to train. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:08:37 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-181959 2009-06-28T21:08:37Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-181955 Trenton SWAT is Trenton's 10U Girls fastpitch softball team (Softball With AttiTude). Not the Trenton Police SWAT team. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:57:58 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-181955 2009-06-28T20:57:58Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-181918 "Young American Youth Advancement Services, which was running the softball event. The president of the Middletown-based company, Harry Gabbard, could not be reached for comment Saturday night." Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:18:20 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-181918 2009-06-28T20:18:20Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-181901 The guys from the Trenton SWAT Team couldn't have reacted better or faster and did a SUPER job. I was talking with one guy from SWAT as it all started. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:40:04 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-181901 2009-06-28T19:40:04Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-181846 I could not believe what I was watching when it was flipping over and over again. I am thankful that the guys from the Trenton SWAT team was at the park. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:17:49 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-181846 2009-06-28T19:17:49Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-181859 sounds to me like everyday ignorance to me. Lack of proper training, laziness or what ever you want to call it. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:46:54 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-181859 2009-06-28T18:46:54Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-181567 my son tyler was the one on the SLIDE not the opstacle course and he was all alone helping work them because there were not enough workers and he could have died yesterday god was with him and us! i dont know what happened and who to blame but something doesn't seem right and i just thank god he is ok. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:24:54 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-181567 2009-06-28T12:24:54Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-181554 I was a witness to this horrific accident. I also saw the "stakes" used to hold these things down. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:50:25 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-181554 2009-06-28T11:50:25Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-181531 I'll be willing to bet it was too windy and they were using nails to hold down the unit. Clearly it needed 48 inch double headed tent stakes. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:17:55 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-181531 2009-06-28T11:17:55Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-181479 I was there when it happened....My son was on one and jumped off with a friend as it went airborne. There were workers at all the inflatables. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 06:11:22 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-181479 2009-06-28T06:11:22Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-181411 Well number one there should have been someone there at all times to watch the inflatable. Two these have to be state approved! And three they are only allowed so many kids in them or by weight. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:48:03 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/boy-goes-for-wild-ride-on-runaway-inflatable-181313.html?cxtype=rss_181313&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-181411 2009-06-28T03:48:03Z