Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Cesaroni Technology
Designation
G78-BS
Type
single-use
Date code
9/27/17
Failure date
May 20, 2018
Location
Kansasville, Wisconsin
Temperature
51 ℉
Nozzle blown out
Burning propellant ejected
Other failure
description
Threaded portion of motor casing bent. Motor casing jammed into rocket.
Comments
Immediate failure. Nozzle exploded and blew off the Aero Pack retainer. Burning propellant ejected from the base of the rocket and burned until landing in a puddle of water. Motor to be returned to Wildman on 5/22/18.
Status
accepted