Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
C11-5
Type
single-use
Date code
25 330 00
Failure date
Apr 5, 2026
Location
Ft. Lupton, CO
Temperature
50 ℉
Nozzle blown out
Ejection end blown out
Have more motors
Comments
Approx 0.4s burn to about 50’ altitude followed quickly by an explosion, sounding to my ear like a 2-3 gram black powder charge going off. The remaining case was empty, only charred inside.
Photos
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Status
pending