Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
D12-5
Type
single-use
Date code
J201220
Failure date
Oct 2, 2021
Location
Misfits Flat
Temperature
75 ℉
No ejection charge
Reported to mfr.
Comments
Ejection charge failed to fire, rocket crashed hard. On disassembly I pulled out 8 sheets of wadding I loaded before the flight. Two of them had a few small black spots (normally a few will be burned when ejection charge fires). Pieces of clay plug were also present.
Photos
P_20211002_102645.jpg
Status
pending