Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
D12-3
Type
single-use
Date code
E22 0123
Failure date
Sep 24, 2023
Location
Irwindale, California
Nozzle blown out
Ejection end blown out
Burning propellant ejected
Have more motors
Comments
Burnt for less than a second before propellant exploded. Burst main body tube. Sent fireball into the air. Recoil from explosion was powerful enough to shoot motor casing downward out of mount despite motor retaining hook. Ceramic nozzle of motor half blown away. Inside of casing has only white and gray powdery residue, no soot. No propellant, delay, or ejection charge remains are left.
Photos
RubiconCatoMontage.jpg
Status
pending