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Investigation Continues Into Chairlift Malfunction At Ski Resort
Update #1 - 2:29 p.m., Mon., Feb. 3, 2025
The investigation into what caused a chair to detach from a chairlift at Attitash Mountain Resort over the weekend remains ongoing.
Earlier today, Feb. 3, 2025, tramway inspectors with the New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office returned to the resort to continue their ongoing investigation and inspection of the Flying Bear lift. Representatives of the lift manufacturer have also been present on scene and are assisting with and fully cooperating in the ongoing investigation. Additionally, investigators learned the adult male who was injured in the incident has been released from the hospital.
As part of the ongoing investigation, tramway inspectors will be reviewing records of past inspections of the lift, including the most recent State inspection conducted in Nov. 2024. New Hampshire law requires mechanical lifts to be registered and inspected yearly, with additional inspections randomly conducted during the year.
As of 2 p.m. today, the Flying Bear lift remains closed.
Additional updates will be provided as the investigation continues.
Initial News Release - 9:25 p.m., Sun., Feb. 2, 2025
BARTLETT, N.H. – The New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Passenger Tramway Safety Board announce a joint investigation is underway after a chairlift incident at Attitash Mountain Resort.
At 12:15 p.m. today, Feb. 2, 2025, first responders were called to 775 U.S. Route 302 in Bartlett for a report that a chair detached from a chairlift and fell to the ground. It was also reported that one person was on the chair at the time of the incident and was injured.
Tramway inspectors with the New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office responded and determined that an adult male was in a chair when it dislodged from the Flying Bear lift and fell approximately 20 feet. According to witnesses, the man was conscious and walking after the fall. The man was assisted by Ski Patrol and transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Based on the preliminary investigation, it appears a mechanical failure caused one of the chairs to dislodge from the cable. The manufacturer of the lift has been contacted and is responding to the scene to assist with the investigation.
No other injuries were reported. All other passengers that were on the lift at the time of the incident were unloaded normally at the top of the lift.
The lift is currently closed while the investigation continues. Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is encouraged to contact the New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office at (603) 223-4289 or fmo@dos.nh.gov.
No further information is available at this time. Updates will be provided as appropriate.