Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
E9-8
Type
single-use
Date code
A 06 28 11 1
Failure date
Oct 1, 2023
Location
Woodsom Farm, Amesbury MA
Temperature
65 ℉
Ejection end blown out
Burning propellant ejected
Reported to mfr.
Have more motors
Comments
Two E9-8 motors from the same pack flown in a two motor cluster rocket. One motor CATO'ed; it is not certain if the other CATO'ed as well. Both motors ejected from the rocket and were lost. Significant damage done to the rocket and is not repairable.
Status
pending