Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Cesaroni Technology
Designation
K300
Type
reload
Date code
Aug 25 2017
Failure date
Jul 6, 2018
Location
Friends of Amateur Rocketry, Cantil, CA USA
Temperature
100 ℉
Nozzle blown out
Casing Burned through
location
Near nozzle / liner interface
Reported to mfr.
Have more motors
Comments
After a nominal ignition and liftoff, an abrupt pop was heard. Launch video shows a puff of black smoke at 2 or 2.5 seconds into flight after which no more exhaust is seen. The casing was recovered with a large hole above where the aft closure threads would normally be, however the threads were totally absent. The nozzle was absent. Photos of the recovered components are available.
Status
accepted