Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
E12-4
Type
single-use
Date code
A 06 22 12
Failure date
Nov 12, 2023
Location
Amesbury, MA
Temperature
43 ℉
Burning propellant ejected
Other failure
description
All contents within the casing (including nozzle) seemed to have shot up, hit the ejection baffle, and then blown out the body tube, laterally. Interior of engine casing was remarkably smooth and unscarred.
Reported to mfr.
Comments
Detonation on the pad.
Status
pending