Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
E9-4
Type
single-use
Date code
06 14 01
Failure date
Jan 19, 2014
Location
60 Acres Park, Redmond, WA
Temperature
42 ℉
Nozzle blown out
Ejection end blown out
Burning propellant ejected
Have more motors
Comments
Motor ignited normally then exploded. Both the nozzle and ejection end blew out. I have frame by frame photos of the CATO as well as photos of the casing.
Status
accepted