Carnival Ride Breaks Apart Mid-Spin After Mechanical Failure State Fairgrounds — A dramatic malfunction was caught on camera after a large carnival ride suffered a mechanical failure and began breaking apart while still spinning at full speed. The footage shows the illuminated ride rotating high above the midway when a sudden jolt sends sparks and debris flying from one end of the structure. Moments later, a section of the ride visibly separates, swinging unnaturally as the remaining arm continu