Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
E9-4
Type
single-use
Date code
A 06 28 11
Failure date
Jul 17, 2014
Location
Bong Recreational Area, Wisconsin
Temperature
70 ℉
Ejection end blown out
Delay inaccurate
description
The motor essentially lit, the rocket got to the top of the rod, and everything let go as if it was a zero delay/cato. The motor blew with enough force that it ripped the motor mount out of the rocket, and burned the casing and motor mount essentially to nothing.
Have more motors
Comments
The motor essentially lit, the rocket got to the top of the rod, and everything let go as a zero delay/cato. The motor blew with enough force that it ripped the motor mount out of the rocket, and burned the casing and motor mount essentially to nothing. Will be reporting to Estes as well.
Status
accepted