Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
A8-3
Type
single-use
Date code
A031113
Failure date
Oct 19, 2013
Location
Sylvester, Georgia
Temperature
70 ℉
Ejection end blown out
Burning propellant ejected
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Comments
I launched this motor in an X-24 Bug that I was developing for a club contest. Just as the rocket reached the end of the thrust phase as the rocket was ascending under thrust the ejection end cap blew off, the motor was ejected from the X-24 Bug as a very bright burning ball. The burning ball continued to burn for a brief moment after the motor had landed on the ground. No property or people were hurt or damaged. The motor was recover completely intact, minus the ejection charge end plug and all propellant.
Status
accepted