Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
A10-3T
Type
single-use
Date code
D21 0521
Failure date
Jan 23, 2022
Location
San Diego, CA
Temperature
64 ℉
Other failure
description
Exact mechanism unknown. Apparent uncontrolled rapid burning of propellant and simultaneous or near-simultaneous detonation of ejection charge. Casing and nozzle still intact, ejection charge cap shattered. Possible failure of glue holding the propellant to casing? Malfunction ruined the body tube forward of the coupler/motor block.
Reported to mfr.
Have more motors
Comments
Motor appeared to fail catastrophically immediately at launch. Short upward flight, estimated 75ft or less on a model that is advertised to hit 900.
Status
pending