Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
A10-3T
Type
single-use
Date code
A111511
Failure date
Sep 11, 2013
Location
Maryland
Temperature
90 ℉
Burning propellant ejected
Reported to mfr.
Have more motors
Comments
Casing was ejected from the rear of the rocket taking the retaining clip with it. Nozzle is intact, two other motors from same pack/lot were previously used without problem. Failure occurred approx 10 ft off of pad.
Status
accepted