Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
A10-0
Type
single-use
Date code
H180219
Failure date
Mar 8, 2020
Location
Redmond, Washington
Temperature
45 ℉
Other failure
description
Extremely anemic thrust from the motor....it provided less than half the usual boost to this particular model (which was on its 50th flight). This right after another motor from the same date code blew half its propellant out in a fireball (already reported).
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Comments
Motor burn time seemed about normal for A10 - but after the initial spike of thrust it barely kept the model flying. I have seen this from other motors from this same date code, though this is the first time I've reported it.
Status
pending