Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Quest Aerospace
Designation
C12-6
Type
single-use
Date code
020719-01
Failure date
Jul 17, 2021
Location
Mt Airy MD
Temperature
85 ℉
Ejection end blown out
Have more motors
Comments
Motor blew out the back of an Estes Space Twister, taking the motor hook with it. The front cap of the motor plus what looks to be a plug of propellant flew forward and pushed the wadding+parachute right up to the end of the body tube, but the parachute didn't deploy. This also happened a second time the same day, temp around 90 degrees, to another rocket. The second one, I was able to save the plug of propellant. Both motors were kept in a plastic box covered with a doubled-up towel to keep the sun off of them. I still have 8 of these motors, which were part of a 12-motor bulk pack from Bellevue Hobbies.
Photos
DSC02684.JPG
Status
pending