Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
E12-4
Type
single-use
Date code
08 18 11
Failure date
May 23, 2015
Location
Orangeburg, S.C. at the Nat'l Sport Launch
Nozzle blown out
Ejection end blown out
Burning propellant ejected
description
At launch, the entire engine contents ejected from the bottom of a Quest Minotuaur. A picture of the failure as it is happening is here: http://www.oldrocketforum.com/showthread.php?t=15085 Look at the 4th picture in the group for the stunning picture!
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Comments
Rocket survived.
Status
accepted