Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Quest Aerospace
Designation
E26-4W
Type
single-use
Date code
052621
Failure date
Oct 28, 2023
Location
Amesbury, MA
Temperature
80 ℉
Other failure
description
Many low thrust chuffs. Rocket barely cleared the rod (still chuffing) and fell into the grass 6' away (still cuffing), eventually setting off the ejection charge.
Have more motors
Comments
Nozzle appeared very damaged after flight. Pic, with comparison to flown optimally motor (from same date batch), is attached.
Photos
E26 defect.jpg
Status
pending