Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
E9-6
Type
single-use
Date code
A 06 28 11
Failure date
Apr 4, 2015
Location
Western Oklahoma
Temperature
68 ℉
Nozzle blown out
Ejection end blown out
Burning propellant ejected
Have more motors
Comments
Motor burned for less than a second. Rocket attained apx. 30’ altitude. Motor blew out from both ends, casing was left completely clean. Sounded like an M80 going off. Apx. 6” of rocket was turned unto dust.
Status
accepted