Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
AeroTech
Designation
E35-8W
Type
single-use
Date code
111822
Failure date
Sep 7, 2024
Location
Hudson Ranch, Pueblo Colorado (SCORE launch site)
Temperature
70 ℉
No ejection charge
Reported to mfr.
Have more motors
Comments
The flight was fine but there was no tracking smoke and the rocket was visually lost. It was found at a later launch and had damage consistent with a "lawn dart". I (carefully) cut open the motor and found the ejection charge powder, plug, and what I assume is the delay element intact.
Photos
E35 Eject Failure 2.jpeg
Status
pending