Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
G80-7
Type
single-use
Date code
430
Failure date
Jun 17, 2013
Location
kansas city ks
Temperature
80 ℉
Ejection end blown out
Other failure
Have more motors
Comments
Failure occurred at primary ignition. Very short burst then pop....rocket did not even leave the launch rail. Motor casing severed at ejection end. Ejection charge along with composite in main tube both intact. Link to short video and pictures of incident. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHJiAcccf1s
Status
accepted