Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Quest Aerospace
Designation
c12-6
Type
single-use
Date code
100918-01
Failure date
Apr 2, 2022
Location
Eastern Shore MD
Temperature
55 ℉
Other failure
description
Uneven nozzle wear. Engine failed to eject the parachute, with only the nosecone barely coming loose. Rocket lawndarted with light damage. Ejection charge cap was not present, suggesting the ejection charge did fire.
Comments
Engine seemed to burn for the normal time, and rocket reached apogee as usual, but failed to deploy parachute.
Photos
Defective C12-6 on Apr 2 2022 - different lot from the previous failures.JPG
Status
pending