Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
D12-5
Type
single-use
Date code
A031113
Failure date
Nov 4, 2018
Location
Amesbury, MA
Temperature
55 ℉
Ejection end blown out
Burning propellant ejected
Have more motors
Comments
One of 3 motors in a 3 motor cluster, happened at about 25' altitude, around 1 second after ignition. Spit the motor and ejected nosecone/parachute. Minimal damage to the rocket, a LOC Viper III.
Status
accepted