Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
AeroTech
Designation
I59W-P
Type
reload
Failure date
Aug 1, 2014
Location
Bonneville Salt Flats
Temperature
90 ℉
Casing Burned through
location
One entire side
Comments
I have flown this motor in this case in the past without issue. I bought this motor on-site from a vendor the day before. The end-burning grain was bonded into the liner the night before with 5 minute hobby epoxy. One entire side of the case burned through during thrust. This destroyed the case, 38mm Aeropack retainer, 38mm Acme fin can, and scratch built rocket. The remains were given to the vendor (Tim Boschert) for eventual return to Aerotech.
Status
accepted