Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
AeroTech
Designation
h13st-p
Type
single-use
Date code
110723
Failure date
Apr 12, 2026
Location
Olmstead KY
Temperature
73 ℉
Ejection end blown out
Burning propellant ejected
Reported to mfr.
Comments
Cluster of 3 H13 motors. 4 loud pops. Only two ejection charges loaded in the rocket. 1st Pop at approx 2 seconds. Recovered case minus epoxy forward closure near the pad. Burning Propellant ejected. Second Pop approx 4 seconds Rocket broke into pieces, then two smaller pops in quick succession, (ejection charges fired by blue raven) Recovered Nose Cone, sled, gps, blue raven, broken bulkhead, and recovery harness on parachute. Rocket body lost. I have video of the flight, and photos of the only case I could find. I used the same rocket to set the H-cluster Tripoli record at the previous launch.
Status
pending