Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Apogee Components
Designation
B2-5
Type
single-use
Date code
15 Jun 1996
Failure date
Oct 8, 2022
Location
Geneseo Arpt (D52) -- Geneseo NY
Temperature
54 ℉
Casing split
Have more motors
Comments
Motor burned for 1-1.25 sec prior to cato. Casing not recovered - failure mode assumed by examination of damage to vehicle airframe (see photo). Black section of 11mm tube was originally 84mm (motor length = 88mm). 40-50mm of de-spiraled body tube remain.
Photos
IMG_E1443.JPG
Status
pending