Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
D12-3
Type
single-use
Date code
Lot # J201122 (no date code visible)
Failure date
Oct 30, 2021
Location
S.Charleston, OHIO in SW Ohio outside Xenia
Temperature
55 ℉
No ejection charge
Have more motors
Comments
The motors were very difficult to ignite, causing multiple trips out to the launch pad. Finally, the igniter started the motor, however, both launches, the nosecone was not ejected, causing the Mega Mosquito to come down and impact. at least an inch of body tube had to be cut away due to the crumple, before the next flight, which basically did the same thing, except this time a fin was cracked along the entire fillet. Very frustrating as this had been refurbished, and repaired. Nosecone was checked both launches to assure no binding and easy release, dragging out the chute and shock cord.
Status
pending