Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
E12-4
Type
single-use
Date code
08 18 11
Failure date
Jun 14, 2015
Location
Minnesota
Temperature
75 ℉
Nozzle blown out
Ejection end blown out
Burning propellant ejected
description
My second failure of this code. Had another in late 2013.
Have more motors
Comments
very short, based on photos, it lifted the model about 18" before it CATOed. Model was a saucer, so the model was broken, but stayed on the launch rod. Propellent/delay went up about 100ft.
Status
accepted