Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
C6-3
Type
single-use
Date code
A061915
Failure date
Jul 2, 2016
Location
Rockdale, TX (30° 41’ 01”N, 97° 08’ 36”W)
Temperature
90 ℉
Nozzle blown out
Ejection end blown out
Burning propellant ejected
Reported to mfr.
Have more motors
Comments
The failure occurred immediately upon ignition. All three motors from this package were used in a simultaneous launch. Both of the other motors performed normally.
Status
accepted