Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
G40-7W
Type
single-use
Date code
08221207
Failure date
Oct 23, 2022
Location
Grove City, PA
Temperature
68 ℉
Casing split
Have more motors
Comments
Rocket made it about 8-feet AGL before coming back down in a cloud of smoke. Ejection charge blew parachute and electronics clear of the burning rocket. Smoke was followed by plume of flame from top of rocket. Casing was split lengthwise from end to end. Rocket was destroyed.
Photos
PXL_20221023_174741920.jpg
Status
pending