Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
E12-6
Type
single-use
Date code
08 18 11
Failure date
Aug 27, 2016
Location
Geneseo, NY
Temperature
80 ℉
Nozzle blown out
Ejection end blown out
Have more motors
Comments
Motor CATO occurred at ignition. Forward end / nose of rocket was blown upward about 15 feet, came down under parachute. The rocket body never left pad or lifted off of blast plate. The motor itself was completely hollowed out; nozzle and clay cap were both blown out, as well as all propellant. Photos available of motor casing and rocket during CATO event.
Status
accepted