Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
D12-3
Type
single-use
Date code
A 06 28 11
Failure date
Jan 17, 2015
Location
Great Meadow, The Plains, Virginia
Temperature
35 ℉
Ejection end blown out
Burning propellant ejected
Have more motors
Comments
Motor was in an Estes "Big Daddy" rocket. CATO occurred as rocket cleared the 3 ft launch rod. Destroyed the rocket. Will report CATO to manufacturer, but haven't done so yet.
Status
accepted