Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
E9-6
Type
single-use
Date code
1/12/16
Failure date
Dec 4, 2017
Location
Lakewood, CO
Temperature
51 ℉
Burning propellant ejected
Have more motors
Comments
Liftoff started well, but just after leaving the launch rod, the motor blew through the rocket destroying the motor mount, baffle and ejecting the laundry in a ball of fire. Motor was not recovered.
Status
accepted