Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
AeroTech
Designation
F44-8W
Type
single-use
Date code
101954
Failure date
Apr 10, 2014
Location
Chesapeake, VA
Ejection end blown out
Delay inaccurate
actual
0.5
description
Ejection fired immediately after propellant ignition. Engine blown out back of rocket and appeared to be thrusting from both ends. Ejection nozzle was severely burned. Appears that propellant burned through forward end of engine.
Have more motors
Comments
1 second
Status
accepted