Xcelerator’s, at Knott’s Berry Farm, cable snapped! As you can see in the video, it started normal but the launch was when it his. (Of course) Halfway through the launch section, these cable pieces or something fly up and hit them in the faces. They all seem to be fine, probably freaked out. But when it rolled back, the kid was freaking out, checked on his leg or something like that. When if stopped. They were both screaming for help.

I read that the cable came in contact with the 12 year old boy and had to get his leg lacerated. To me, this is very scary. But if the cable isn’t taken care well, stuff like this will happen!

What are your thoughts on this accident? Painful? Leave a comment below with your park thoughts!

  • Atem

    Intamin: Fine, quality, cable purchasing.

  • Worm

    Ouch, that has to hurt more than a Chinese SLC Knock-off.

  • Jack

    OMG, this looks really bad :O.
    Hasn’t put me off riding roller coaster though ;) .
    Oh and did you see at 0:15, his chair like flew forward lol.

  • captainDW

    WOW, Looks Painful…I Dont Think this will Stop Me from Riding XCel. though because its My Fav. Ride at Knotts :) But Yeah, Unfortunately i’ll prolly Think about this Everytime I Ride it. Btw, the Rollback Looked Fun haha.

  • http://www.rct3data.webs.com Austin

    If you think this hurt, image what would happen if it did that on Kingda Ka! Good thing I rode front seat before I saw this video.

    He was OK, right? I hope so…

  • Atem

    I hear the kid got cuts on his leg, and the dad hurt his back, but nothing too serious