Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
M.E.S.S.

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Manufacturer
AeroTech
Designation
K456
Type
reload
Date code
05122208
Failure date
Oct 5, 2024
Location
Black Rock Desert, NV
Temperature
80 ℉
Nozzle blown out
Casing Burned through
location
at junction of nozzle & liner
Reported to mfr.
Comments
Defects in either the liner, the nozzle or both caused high pressure gases to leak into the case and blow out the aft retaining ring. The motor/casing (minus the aft retaining ring (which blew off) & the nozzle flew through the rocket, pushing out the NC & damaging the distal sidewall of the BT.
Photos
Aft Assembly Defects.jpg
Status
pending