Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
E12-6
Type
single-use
Date code
K 20 03 21
Failure date
Nov 20, 2021
Location
Birmingham Alabama
Temperature
60 ℉
Nozzle blown out
Ejection end blown out
Comments
Motor functioned properly for approximately 1/2 second then malfunctioned, pressure blew off nose cone breaking shock cord and damaging installed altimeter. Was installed in Estes Vapor rocket. The motor tube housing was not harmed although nothing was left behind inside the paper tube.
Photos
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Status
pending