Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Quest Aerospace
Designation
C12-6
Type
single-use
Date code
020719-01
Failure date
Feb 27, 2020
Location
Redmond, Washington
Temperature
55 ℉
Ejection end blown out
Reported to mfr.
Have more motors
Comments
Forward closure blown out at or just before burnout of propellant. AltimeterThree showed burnout at 0.75s which is ~0.2s short for a C12. From the ground it looked like a drag separation but the motor case was also ejected, in spite of the motor hook. The rest was trapped by the wadding.
Photos
IMG_2535.jpg
Status
pending