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Manufacturer

Estes Industries

Designation

1/2A3-2T

Type

single-use

Date code

A010413

Failure date

Nov 13, 2017

Location

Raleigh, NC

Temperature

59 ℉

Other failure

description

Ejection charge went off immediately after ignition, detonating propellant as well.

Comments

In a prior incident, ejection and remaining propellant exploded 6 feet off the launch pad. Note: NAR #103899 (field below would not take last digit).

Status

accepted