Uploaded October 2011 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago
On September 15, 2009, a cable used to launch trains snapped during the launch on the Xcelerator roller coaster, sending pieces of debris flying and lacerating the left leg of twelve year old Kyle Wheeler. Both the Kyle and another male rider, who complained of back pain, were sent to the hospital. The man was released, but Kyle Wheeler has undergone multiple surgeries to repair the damaged muscle tissue in his leg. Russel Wheeler, the father of Kyle, was sitting beside Kyle when the cable snapped. The Wheeler family won an undisclosed amount of money in a lawsuit against the park. The ride has since been reopened.
Xcelerator is an Intamin AG Accelerator Coaster, located at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California.
On September 15, 2009, a cable used to launch trains snapped during the launch on the Xcelerator roller coaster, sending pieces of debris flying and lacerating the left leg of twelve year old Kyle Wheeler. Both the Kyle and another male rider, who complained of back pain, were sent to the hospital. The man was released, but Kyle Wheeler has undergone multiple surgeries to repair the damaged muscle tissue in his leg. Russel Wheeler, the father of Kyle, was sitting beside Kyle when the cable snapped. The Wheeler family won an undisclosed amount of money in a lawsuit against the park. The ride has since been reopened.
Xcelerator is an Intamin AG Accelerator Coaster, located at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California.
![Superman Ultimate Flight Animation [Version 2] - Six Flags Discovery Kingdom](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YluvsU20jEA/mqdefault.jpg "Superman Ultimate Flight Animation [Version 2] - Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
This is an animation for Superman Ultimate Flight at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. Superman Ultimate Flight is a launched roller coaster, built by Premier Rides, set to open in 2012.
STATS
Speed: 62 mph
Length: 863 feet long
Height: 150 feet tall")
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This is an animation for Apocalypse: The Last Stand, new in 2012 for Six Flags America. Apocalypse is a relocated B&M Stand-Up Coaster, formerly known as Iron Wolf at Six Flags Great America. The ride has historical significance as it was the first coaster built by Bolliger & Mabillard.
STATS
Length: 2900
Height: 100
Drop: 90
Inversions: 2
Speed: 55 mph
Duration: 2:00
Elements: Loop
Corkscrew
Trains: 2 trains with 7 cars per train. Riders are arranged 4 across in a single row for a total of 28 riders per train.
Restrictions: Riders must be 54 or taller to ride.
Built by: Bolliger & Mabillard")
