Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
E12-8
Type
single-use
Date code
A 08 18 11
Failure date
Nov 25, 2017
Location
Tifton, Georgia
Temperature
65 ℉
Ejection end blown out
description
Propellant separated from casing and blew up the rocket and into the nosecone. Melted the tip of the nosecone
Comments
while still on the launch pad so it happened at ignition.
Status
accepted