Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
E16-6
Type
single-use
Date code
A 09 04 12
Failure date
Sep 6, 2014
Location
Oviedo, FL
Temperature
80 ℉
Nozzle blown out
Ejection end blown out
Have more motors
Comments
Went off like a shotgun shell. Lifted the rocket enough to clear the rail, fell right next to the launch stand. Nose cone came off, pulled recovery harness out. I have a clean cardboard tube, no trace of nozzle or ejection cap. I still have the tube.
Status
accepted