Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
e16-4
Type
single-use
Date code
L 22 02 23
Failure date
Nov 4, 2023
Location
Lethbride Rocketry Association (Rock Lake) site
Temperature
40 ℉
Ejection end blown out
Burning propellant ejected
Reported to mfr.
Have more motors
Comments
Rocket main body remained on rail. Payload bay was ejected, and restrained by shock cord. Nose cone separated from payload bay and landed about 20 feet away. Altimeter also ejected and lost. Burning embers of motor landed approximately 40 or 50 feet away, but burned out.
Status
pending