Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
E9-4
Type
single-use
Date code
A011216
Failure date
Sep 24, 2016
Location
Albuquerque NM (West Mesa)
Temperature
78 ℉
Ejection end blown out
Burning propellant ejected
Casing Burned through
location
Inner wall of motor
Other failure
description
Fragmentation of propellent.
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Comments
The rocket began to lift off and cleared the 3-foot launch rod. At that point, the nose cone and recovery system were ejected simultaneously with a charge flying out the forward end of the body tube and debris being expelled from the tail. The pad plate suffered five deep dents.I have dramatic frame-be-frame documentation of the event.
Status
accepted