Overview

• On August 10, a cable on the 240-foot Power Tower ride detached mid-operation, triggering built-in safety systems that returned riders to the platform without injuries.
• State investigators have dispatched inspectors to conduct a thorough on-site review of the detached cable and analyze past inspection reports.
• Cedar Point and ride manufacturer S&S Worldwide are working together to identify root causes and complete necessary repairs before regulators will allow reopening.
• The ride, which debuted in 1998, uses a tower-and-cable mechanism that has faced increased scrutiny following recent mechanical stoppages at the park.
• Eyewitness photos and videos of the cable falling like a “giant whip” have fueled public attention and renewed comparisons to a 2014 Skyhawk cable failure.