Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Quest Aerospace
Designation
F41-5
Type
single-use
Failure date
Apr 6, 2024
Location
Johnson Creek, WI
Temperature
47 ℉
Ejection end blown out
Casing split
Burning propellant ejected
Casing Burned through
location
At top of motor by ejection cap
Other failure
description
Destroyed ARC rocket.
Comments
This was an ARC practice flight at our Monthly WOOSH Launch April 6, 2024 The ARC rocket weight 425 grams. The motor ejected prematurely after liftoff with a fireball. AltimeterTwo data readout shows the max altitude was 198 feet and ejection occurred at 1.9 sec after liftoff. Ruined the rocket and switched to the backup ARC rocket. 2nd motor out of the two pack.
Photos
IMG_0380.jpg
Status
pending