Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
E9-6
Type
single-use
Date code
09 04 12
Failure date
Oct 10, 2015
Location
Rio Rancho, NM
Temperature
78 ℉
Nozzle blown out
Ejection end blown out
Have more motors
Comments
Upon ignition I heard a large boom, and the rocket never left the launch pad. Ejection charge fired, spitting the motor mount assembly out the back. The rocket's plastic tail cone (BT-80 V-2) burst along the slots for fin attachment. The motor casing spit the nozzle cleanly, leaving no trace of it behind.
Status
accepted