Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
AeroTech
Designation
G40-10t single use
Type
single-use
Failure date
Aug 28, 2019
Location
Otsego Minnesota
Temperature
70 ℉
Other failure
description
Rocket chugged before flight and then flew completely apart about 100' off of the ground, completely destroying the rocket. Only a small portion of the propellant grain was recovered, the rest of motor flew apart.
Comments
The single use rocket engine was 20 years old, but stored in a sealed ammunition box during that time.
Status
accepted