Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
1/2A3-0T
Type
single-use
Date code
31F5
Failure date
Nov 4, 2019
Location
Redmond, Washington
Temperature
57 ℉
Burning propellant ejected
Have more motors
Comments
Instantaneous burning of all the propellant (fortunately not much, being a 1/2A). Did not ignite the second stage so damage to the model was minor. The motor itself doesn’t look any different afterward than a properly functioning motor of the same type.
Status
pending