Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
E9-6
Type
single-use
Date code
02 12 07 A
Failure date
Oct 25, 2014
Location
Soggy Dry Lake, CA
Temperature
48 ℉
Nozzle blown out
Ejection end blown out
Burning propellant ejected
Other failure
description
The casing remained intact; however it is essentially empty as the nozzle and everything else, including burning propellant, was blown out. Flown in an Estes Eliminator.
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Comments
Motor burned less than .2s and exploded out both ends as the rocket left the pad. I have pictures of the rocket and the casing, if necessary.
Status
accepted