Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
C6-5
Type
single-use
Date code
A041707
Failure date
Sep 25, 2016
Location
El Paso, Texas
Temperature
70 ℉
Nozzle blown out
Ejection end blown out
Burning propellant ejected
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Comments
Failure occurred at ignition. Rocket never moved. Propellant ejected through nose of rocket in a fireball that traveled approximately 25 feet from pad. It was awesome.
Status
accepted