Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
D12-3
Type
single-use
Date code
1J1 24 289 00
Failure date
Jul 11, 2026
Location
Acton, MA
Temperature
84 ℉
Nozzle blown out
Ejection end blown out
Burning propellant ejected
Other failure
description
Ejection charge blew out shortly after initial ignition of motor
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Comments
Motor blew out the top/ejection end seconds after ignition (which initially looked fine) - rocket hadn't even gotten half-way up the launch rod before it happened. Motor continued thrusting and cleared the rod, but the nose cone and parachute had been ejected by then.
Status
pending