Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
D12-5
Type
single-use
Date code
A200320
Failure date
Jan 20, 2023
Location
Redmond, WA
Temperature
45 ℉
Ejection end blown out
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Comments
Per altimeters aboard, motor burned for ~4/10 of a second before it blew out, spectacularly destroying the bottom half of the model. I flew one other with the same date code slightly earlier in the afternoon….it required a smaller than normal plug to retain the igniter, but performed well.
Status
pending