Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
E16-4
Type
single-use
Date code
A 04 15 13
Failure date
Jan 18, 2025
Location
Austin Texas
Temperature
50 ℉
Ejection end blown out
Burning propellant ejected
Reported to mfr.
Have more motors
Comments
Rocket never left pad. Big Bang. Blew out parachute and nosecone. The nosecone came apart and melted and deformed it. The parachute was burned up in the process.
Photos
20250119_125308_resized.jpg
Status
pending