Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
E12-4
Type
single-use
Date code
A 01 12 16
Failure date
Jan 26, 2019
Location
The Plains, Virginia
Temperature
35 ℉
Nozzle blown out
Ejection end blown out
Burning propellant ejected
Have more motors
Comments
Burned perhaps one second, no more than that. CATO'd at about 30 feet altitude. Double end CATO, produced a substantial fireball and loud report and destroyed the upper end of the rocket body. Casing remained intact, but there is nothing at all left inside.
Status
accepted