Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
E9-4
Type
single-use
Date code
A091514
Failure date
Dec 14, 2016
Location
Tome, NM
Temperature
45 ℉
Nozzle blown out
Burning propellant ejected
Reported to mfr.
Have more motors
Comments
First motor from pack of three operated successfully, but reloaded same rocket with the second motor from pack. Launched using pack supplied igniter and plug and rocket with wadding. Rocket went up about 15 feet from pad, ~1 second from when motor ejected burning propellant and explosion separated the rocket at tube coupling with a notch formed on upper tube from coupling.
Status
accepted