Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
G80-7T
Type
single-use
Date code
7041207
Failure date
Jul 19, 2015
Location
Elizabethtown, KY
Temperature
82 ℉
Other failure
description
Upon ignition the motor started then made a loud "pop" noise and went out. The rocket was not damaged in any way. The motor looks normal. The igniter was burnt up but still taped to the motor.
Reported to mfr.
Comments
The motor burned less than 1/10 of a second.
Status
accepted