Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Cesaroni Technology
Designation
I125WH-LB
Type
reload
Failure date
Jan 17, 2023
Location
Friends of Amateur Rocketry
Temperature
55 ℉
Other failure
description
Improper igniter location led to no choked flow at the nozzle throat. Burn continued but never got enough mass flow to build up pressure. This led to the motor endburning for >2 minutes and eventually burning through the aft closure & motor case.
Comments
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzUESmUPeP0
Status
pending