Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
C5-3
Type
single-use
Date code
6Y9
Failure date
Sep 25, 2016
Location
IRWINDALE CA
Temperature
90 ℉
Ejection end blown out
Burning propellant ejected
Comments
Motor failed at or near the top of the launch rod. Classic blow-through. Nozzle was intact. Flown under the "old motor testing program" Last of 3 motors flown. First one worked fine, but two failed and this was the second failure from this date code.
Status
accepted