Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
E9-6
Type
single-use
Date code
a062212
Failure date
Mar 21, 2015
Location
Midland,NC
Temperature
70 ℉
Nozzle blown out
Ejection end blown out
Burning propellant ejected
Reported to mfr.
Have more motors
Comments
About 2-3 seconds at most, At ignition the rocket lifted off to about 10 feet and cato'd. This model was the replacment sent from Estes due to the first Cato. Video is available. Only damage to model was a burned shock cord and a little scorching of the parachute and nose cone.
Status
accepted