Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
F15-6
Type
single-use
Date code
A 04 15 13
Failure date
Apr 22, 2022
Location
Midland, NC
Temperature
75 ℉
Nozzle blown out
Reported to mfr.
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Comments
Upon ignition, nozzle blew out and continued to burn propellant, hitting the blast shield and burning part of the fins on my Super Bertha. Propellant continued to burn, igniting the delay charge and then the ejection charge, barely popping the nosecone up.
Status
pending