Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
E12-6
Type
single-use
Date code
D 19 06 19
Failure date
Mar 7, 2020
Location
Kitty Hawk Flying Field
Temperature
57 ℉
Nozzle blown out
Have more motors
Comments
The nozzle dropped out at the pad and the motor burned with negligible thrust for several seconds giving off lot of white smoke. Ejection charge fire out of the bottom motor. The clay plug on top was intact. Fortunately the rocket was not harmed. I am the Senior Advisor of the section, 661, and I am filing this report on behalf of a club member
Status
pending