Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
E9-4
Type
single-use
Date code
Casing destroyed
Failure date
Nov 4, 2018
Location
Amesbury MA
Temperature
50 ℉
Nozzle blown out
Ejection end blown out
Burning propellant ejected
Other failure
description
Most of the casing was burnt with a small section fused into the motor mount
Comments
The CATO occurred just as the rocket reached the end of the launch rod. Estimated time is less than .25 seconds.
Status
accepted