Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Cesaroni Technology
Designation
J290-15A White
Type
single-use
Date code
Oct 6 2015
Failure date
Oct 8, 2016
Location
Great Meadows, NJ
Temperature
65 ℉
Ejection end blown out
Other failure
description
Approximately 1 second after ignition, ejection charge fired separating rocket. Bright red flame was observed from both ends of the rocket. Forward closure appeared to have burned through. Propellant casing was burned through.
Comments
Level 2 Certification Attempt Rocket was PML AMRAAM-4 Quantum Tube Airframe was completely melted from Forward centering to end of lower airframe Failure occured after clearing tower Video of launch: https://www.dropbox.com/s/7ecdciy4i9t36k3/00002.MTS?dl=0 NAR# is 101010
Status
accepted