Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
A3-4T
Type
single-use
Date code
A041316
Failure date
Jun 3, 2018
Location
Grove City, PA (Weber Farm-SCST-18 contest
Temperature
75 ℉
Ejection end blown out
Burning propellant ejected
Have more motors
Comments
Burning Propellant was ejected when rocket was between 50-100 feet off the pad. Propellant ejected from top of motor, resulting in deploying recovery device. Used another motor from the same pack and it was fine. Have 2 more motors in the pack.
Status
accepted