Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Quest Aerospace
Designation
E26-7
Type
single-use
Date code
081222
Failure date
Oct 3, 2026
Location
Black Rock Desert, NV
Temperature
75 ℉
No ejection charge
Reported to mfr.
Have more motors
Comments
Igniter inserted easily & all the way. Ignition was prompt, no hesitation. Full 1.2s propellant burn & nominal flight. Ejection charge didn't fire. On inspection after the flight, the ejection plug was still in place; removing the plug I recovered 0.6g black powder. I cut open the motor just aft of the ejection chamber & found the delay grain (with O-ring) still in place and unburned. All the propellant had burned.
Photos
Cut open_delay in place.jpeg
Status
pending