Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
D12-5
Type
single-use
Date code
A 04 15 13
Failure date
Apr 18, 2015
Location
Moffett Federal Airfield (Palo Alto, CA)
Temperature
59 ℉
Nozzle blown out
No ejection charge
Have more motors
Comments
Nozzle blew out at ignition. Rocket never left pad. Motor burned for 5-10 seconds before ejection charge. (ejection charge fired out back of motor, clay cap is still intact)
Status
accepted