Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
A10-0T
Type
single-use
Date code
J170718
Failure date
Jul 16, 2023
Location
Kent, Washington
Temperature
80 ℉
Other failure
description
All propellant seemed to burn essentially at once. Model staged almost immediately and booster was slammed to the ground.
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Comments
As noted above it seemed to burn all propellant essentially immediately with a big fireball out the top of the booster. The sustainer lit and got away OK.
Status
pending