Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
E12-6
Type
single-use
Date code
B 18 10 18
Failure date
Oct 2, 2021
Location
Pawnee National Grasslands, CO
Temperature
70 ℉
Ejection end blown out
Burning propellant ejected
Reported to mfr.
Have more motors
Comments
Motor CATOed shortly after leaving the launch rod, less than 10 feet off the ground.. Casing was blown out the side of the rocket, through both the motor tube and the body tube. Propellant also shot forward and destroyed the upper body tube, the kevlar shock cord, and the parachute.
Photos
IMG_3924.JPG
Status
pending