Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
b6-6
Type
single-use
Date code
g21 0821
Failure date
Mar 16, 2024
Location
South Florida
Temperature
82 ℉
Other failure
description
Motor thrust did not "thrust" as expected. Used on Estes Patriot, usually up to 500 ft, barely made it to 104ft, then dropped. Ejection after crashing nose first and that was barely a pop, more of a fizzle.
Reported to mfr.
Status
pending