Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
AeroTech
Designation
G79-4W LMS
Type
single-use
Date code
1117
Failure date
Aug 8, 2015
Location
Muskegon, MI
Temperature
80 ℉
Casing split
Reported to mfr.
Comments
Upon ignition the motor case shattered, lifting the rocket about 10 feet into the air and deploying the parachute. The pieces of the motor stayed in the rocket. The propellant and delay showed some burning, but most was still in the shattered case. The rocket (a Mad Cow fiberglass ARCAS) was not tam aged
Status
accepted