Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Quest Aerospace
Designation
C12-6FJ
Type
single-use
Date code
030221-01
Failure date
Sep 6, 2026
Location
north of Pasco, WA
Temperature
75 ℉
Other failure
description
Forward closure failure shortly before burnout. No ejection (cap is still in forward closure assembly)
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Comments
There was an audible change in sound and a puff of smoke just before the motor burned out. The casing was ejected, but the forward closure and the partially-burned delay element were still in the model after it crashed (lawn dart into sod).
Status
pending