Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
D12-5
Type
single-use
Date code
A 03 11 13
Failure date
Mar 28, 2015
Location
Otsego, MN
Temperature
40 ℉
Ejection end blown out
description
Excessive ejection charge
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Comments
The engine performed great up until ejection. The rocket tipped over at apogee and had just started its descent when the ejection charge discharged with such force that it completely pulled the six foot long shock cord from its mount and four of the six shroud lines from the parachute.
Status
accepted