Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Cesaroni Technology
Designation
J270-13A
Type
reload
Date code
Sep 04 2015
Failure date
Mar 6, 2021
Location
Holtville CA
Temperature
85 ℉
Other failure
description
aft closure/nozzle gas leakage
Comments
Motor burn was normal but post-flight, aft closure was found melted into the motor retainer and the inner surface of the airframe and the MMT were severely burned. Nozzle appeared to have shifted within closure, causing hot gasses to impinge on rocket?
Status
pending