At dispatch, the vehicle was lifted a few feet off the ground, and then pneumatic air pressure would launch the riders vertically at 50 miles per hour (80 km/h).

The ride operated with three modes available: "Hot Rocket" where riders remained in the upright position throughout the entire cycle; "Cosmic Flip" where they began in the upright position, then as the ride reached its peak height, rotated forward 150 degrees to provide a nose-dive sensation as the ride vehicle descended toward the ground; and "Big Bang" where shortly after launch, riders were quickly flipped forward 150 degrees, rising through the apex and a majority of the return to the ground in the almost upside-down position.

[3][4] A post-accident investigation by the University of Western Ontario ascribed the problem to vortex shedding, which can occur when wind blows across a cylindrical object for a long period of time under specific weather conditions.

[3] Cedar Fair President Richard L. Kinzel later stated, "We believe the unfavorable perceptions resulting from the incident will negatively impact the popularity of the ride.

With the opening of Cedar Point less than two months away and Knott's Berry Farm nearing its peak season, we feel the best decision is to remove the rides from our parks.