Horrifying History on Instagram: "On September 16, 2009, a launch cable on the Xcelerator roller coaster at Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, California, snapped during operation, resulting in injuries to multiple riders. The high-speed launched coaster, known for its accelerated takeoff, experienced a catastrophic failure when the steel cable frayed and broke under tension. As the cable recoiled, it whipped backward through the passenger train, striking riders in the face and upper body. A 12-y