Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
F15-0
Type
single-use
Date code
A 02 24 18
Failure date
Jan 18, 2020
Location
Palm Bay, Florida
Temperature
75 ℉
Nozzle blown out
Ejection end blown out
Burning propellant ejected
Other failure
description
Upon ignition, nozzle was ejected, propellant was ejected, rocket was shoved down the rod.
Comments
As I recall, the rocket, MegaVortico, (recently repaired) blew up upon ignition. There was damage to the rocket, it lost all fins that might be re-glued to the rocket.
Status
pending