Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
AeroTech
Designation
E20-4W
Type
single-use
Date code
101467
Failure date
Aug 10, 2019
Location
Champaign, Illinois
Temperature
80 ℉
Other failure
description
I have pictures, the flame was off center, causing the rocket to be unstable. The rocket has flown on E20-4's before with no problem.
Comments
The rocket went unstable as soon as it left the rail. The other motor in the 2 pack may have had a weak ejection charge. It didn't eject the parachute, but there is a possabilty that the nose cone was too tight.
Status
accepted