Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Quest Aerospace
Designation
D16-4FJ
Type
single-use
Date code
112922-04
Failure date
May 4, 2024
Location
Redmond, WA
Temperature
60 ℉
Other failure
description
Ejected during motor burn (~0.4s into burn). Ejection charge well mushroomed.
Reported to mfr.
Have more motors
Comments
Ejected under thrust. FS Mini accelerometer data says it happened just before 0.4s after liftoff. Chute deployed at high speed and much soot inside (and outside) the model, but no significant damage. Rings in image are from the 18-24mm adapter the motor was in, not case leakage.
Photos
IMG_8711.JPEG
Status
pending