Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
E9-4
Type
single-use
Date code
A 08 18 11
Failure date
Jul 31, 2019
Location
NARAM-61 Sport Range, Muncie, IN
Temperature
78 ℉
Ejection end blown out
Burning propellant ejected
Have more motors
Comments
Fat Boy rocket went up about 50 ft looking good and then spectacular cato completely destroying rocket with fire ball out top. Several experienced folks at the NARAM sport range had never seen a failure like this.
Status
accepted