Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
M.E.S.S.

Search Result

Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
E12-4
Type
single-use
Date code
A 08 18 11
Failure date
Apr 23, 2016
Location
Amesbury, MA
Temperature
54 ℉
Nozzle blown out
Ejection end blown out
Burning propellant ejected
Other failure
description
Everything came out of the motor all at once on the rod. Rocket (Big Daddy) never left the rod. Nose cone and about two inches of shock cord went airborne during the event.
Comments
The event occurred in a small number of milliseconds. This motor was last of the pack.
Status
accepted