Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
D12-5
Type
single-use
Date code
29M3
Failure date
Oct 16, 2022
Location
Central NJ (Wall Township)
Temperature
68 ℉
Nozzle blown out
Ejection end blown out
Burning propellant ejected
Reported to mfr.
Have more motors
Comments
About 1/2 second after igniting the engine popped the nosecone off the rocket with what appeared to be a fireball, and also somehow the motor ejected itself off the motor hook (which bent the casing of the motor. The rocket (airframe wise) survived, but the chute and shock cord got a little cooked.
Photos
IMG_5309.JPG
Status
pending