Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
G40-7W
Type
single-use
Date code
7031207
Failure date
Jan 14, 2018
Location
Clovis, NM
Temperature
45 ℉
Casing Burned through
location
Side-wall near ejection end
Reported to mfr.
Comments
Failure occurred immediately upon rocket ignition, venting gasses ejected the parachute and the rocket climbed about 12 ft before falling and burning.
Status
accepted