Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
AeroTech
Designation
F50-6T
Type
single-use
Date code
Unreadable
Failure date
May 27, 2023
Location
Beeville, Texas South Texas Rocketry Group Club launch
Temperature
80 ℉
Casing split
Other failure
description
Casing blown into 3 pieces, front closure blown out, after which propellant burned completely.
Have more motors
Comments
Motor never burned nominally. There was a loud pop and the rocket began to burn on the pad. Date code is unreadable. This particular F50 had no thrust ring. Maybe it was an older version?
Photos
CATO F50.jpg
Status
pending