Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
C6-5
Type
single-use
Date code
A103017
Failure date
Oct 14, 2023
Location
Woodsom Farm, Amesbury, MA 01913 USA
Temperature
60 ℉
Ejection end blown out
Burning propellant ejected
Comments
Motor failed very short time after ignition. Was part of a 3-engine cluster. The failed motor’s delay failed and threw burning propellant into the rocket, burning a hole through the body tube.
Status
pending