Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
AeroTech
Designation
K1100T
Type
reload
Date code
12111306
Failure date
Jun 27, 2015
Location
Lethbridge/Taber, Alberta, Canada
Temperature
98 ℉
Nozzle blown out
Burning propellant ejected
Casing Burned through
location
Aft threads
description
Aft threads torn away on one side, Aft closure, nozzle, and all propellant ejected from motor. Delay grain extinguished, BP charge not set off.
Reported to mfr.
Comments
Motor burned less than a second, vehicle just left the 12 foot rail when Motor CATO'd.
Status
accepted