Six Flags park currently operating in Massachusetts
Following the 2024 Six Flags / Cedar Fair merger and the 2025-2026 divestitures that closed Six Flags America and sold roughly seven parks (including Great Escape, Valleyfair, and Worlds of Fun) to EPR Properties, Six Flags confirmed it is streamlining its portfolio around its core parks. Massachusetts's one Six Flags property remains under direct Six Flags management for the 2026 season:
Six Flags New England — Agawam
Reopened for its 2026 season on April 11, 2026. Features the new Quantum Accelerator dual-launch straddle coaster, dining upgrades, and events including Fright Fest, alongside the attached Hurricane Harbor water park.
The park is confirmed currently operating via Six Flags' official 2026 season announcement and independent reporting (attractionsmagazine.com, sixflags.com/blog) — see Sources below.
Massachusetts personal injury statute of limitations
Under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 260, Section 2A, a person injured at a Massachusetts theme park generally has 3 years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. This same 3-year period generally governs wrongful death claims as well. Certain circumstances — such as the injured person being a minor — can extend or toll this deadline, but the general rule is strict: missing it typically bars the claim permanently.
Documented incidents at Six Flags New England
Six Flags New England has a real, sourced history of ride-related injury incidents and litigation. These are not hypothetical — each is drawn from state investigation records, court filings, and contemporaneous news reporting:
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August 1999 — Blizzard River, Six Flags New England (then Riverside Park)
A raft on the Blizzard River water ride capsized, trapping eight passengers underwater and causing injuries including near-drownings and hospitalizations. Victims sued the park, the ride manufacturer, and park workers in 2001, alleging the park should have known of the capsize risk.
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May 1, 2004 — Superman: Ride of Steel, Six Flags New England
Stanley J. Mordarsky, 55, of Bloomfield, Connecticut, was fatally ejected from the front seat of the Superman: Ride of Steel roller coaster during its final turn, striking a support column. A Massachusetts Department of Public Safety investigation found no mechanical defects on the ride or restraints; his size and a pre-existing condition (cerebral palsy, which he had not disclosed) prevented the T-bar restraint from fitting properly.
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2005 — Settlement
The Mordarsky family's wrongful death lawsuit against the park settled in 2005 with undisclosed terms, after settlement talks initially failed.
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April 24, 2026 — Superman: The Ride, Six Flags New England
The same coaster (renamed Superman: The Ride) stalled near the top of its lift hill. Riders were safely evacuated on foot down an emergency staircase with staff assistance; no injuries were reported. The park stated the ride did not complete its cycle and performed a review before reopening it.
What this means if you were injured
Six Flags New England has a documented history of ride-safety incidents, from a water-ride capsizing to a fatal coaster ejection. If you or a family member were injured at Six Flags New England or on any Massachusetts amusement ride, an attorney experienced in theme park injury claims can evaluate your case — generally at no cost to you unless you recover compensation. Given Massachusetts's 3-year filing deadline, don't wait to get an evaluation.
If your injury involved a head or brain injury, see our traumatic brain injury page. For spinal injuries, see our spinal injury page. For fractures and lacerations, see our broken bones page. For the ongoing Six Flags Magic Mountain X2 investigation in California, see our X2 timeline page.
Sources
- Six Flags, "What to Expect: Six Flags New England 2026" — sixflags.com/blog/what-to-expect-six-flags-new-england-2026
- Attractions Magazine, "Six Flags Parks Opening Dates 2026" (Six Flags New England reopening April 11, 2026) — attractionsmagazine.com/six-flags-parks-opening-dates-2026/
- Massachusetts General Laws, Part III, Title V, Chapter 260, Section 2A — malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartIII/TitleV/Chapter260/Section2A
- Massachusetts Department of Public Safety, Accident/Incident Fact Sheet — Superman Ride of Steel, May 1, 2004 — ridesdatabase.org/accident_reports/MA_909410.pdf
- The New York Times, "Man Dies After Fall From Roller Coaster" (May 3, 2004) — nytimes.com/2004/05/03/us/man-dies-after-fall-from-roller-coaster.html
- The Boston Globe, "Conn. man dies in Six Flags coaster accident" (May 2, 2004) — archive.boston.com/news/local/articles/2004/05/02/conn_man_dies_in_six_flags_coaster_accident/
- Seacoastonline, "Report: Man who died on roller coaster was improperly restrained" (May 7, 2004) — seacoastonline.com/story/news/2004/05/07/report-man-who-died-on/51257568007/
- Seacoastonline, "Estate of man killed on roller coaster sues amusement park" (Sep 2, 2004) — seacoastonline.com/story/news/2004/09/02/estate-man-killed-on-roller/51251266007/
- Hartford Courant, "Eight Trapped In Water Ride Sue Amusement Park" (Jul 21, 2001) — courant.com/2001/07/21/eight-trapped-in-water-ride-sue-amusement-park/
- Boston.com, "Superman coaster stalls at Six Flags, riders evacuated" (Apr 30, 2026) — boston.com/news/local-news/2026/04/30/superman-coaster-stalls-six-flag-new-england/
- USA Today, "Riders evacuated from Superman coaster at Six Flags New England" (Apr 30, 2026) — usatoday.com/story/travel/amusement-parks/2026/04/30/riders-evacuated-superman-coaster-six-flags-new-england/89870592007/
Frequently asked questions
Which Six Flags park currently operates in Massachusetts?
Six Flags New England in Agawam, near Springfield — the sole Massachusetts Six Flags property, confirmed operating for the 2026 season with its attached Hurricane Harbor water park.
What is the statute of limitations for a personal injury claim in Massachusetts?
Three years from the date of injury, under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 260, Section 2A.
Have there been real injury incidents at Six Flags New England?
Yes — including the May 2004 death of Stanley J. Mordarsky on the Superman: Ride of Steel coaster (settled 2005), a 1999 Blizzard River water-ride capsizing that led to a 2001 lawsuit, and an April 2026 Superman coaster stall that required riders to be evacuated on foot with no reported injuries.
If I was injured at Six Flags New England, what should I do?
Seek medical care, document your injuries and the ride involved, and speak with an attorney promptly — Massachusetts's 3-year filing deadline is strict.
This page reports publicly available news coverage, state investigation records, and Massachusetts statutory law for informational purposes and is not legal advice. Facts are attributed to the named outlets, records, and statute above. RollerCoasterInjury.com is an attorney-advertising and lead-generation site, not a law firm, and is not affiliated with Six Flags Entertainment Corporation.