Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
E12-8
Type
single-use
Date code
A 24 04 24
Failure date
Aug 16, 2026
Location
Colorado
Temperature
80 ℉
Ejection end blown out
Burning propellant ejected
Have more motors
Comments
The motor initially looked OK, until mid-launch rod. Then the ejection end blew out and violently propelled the motor out of the back of the rocket. It bounced off the angled steel blast plate on my launch rail and put a significant dent in it. I found the casing about 20 m away with impact damage on both ends.
Photos
20260816_105837[1].jpg
Status
pending