Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
E12-4
Type
single-use
Date code
A 08 18 11
Failure date
Oct 24, 2015
Location
Soggy Dry Lake, CA
Temperature
52 ℉
Nozzle blown out
Ejection end blown out
Burning propellant ejected
Other failure
description
The casing remained intact; however it was essentially empty as the nozzle and ejection end, including burning propellant, was blown out. The nose cone of the Estes Rock-It was blown 100' in the air; the airframe, motor mount and fins remained undamaged. The force of the CATO destroyed the Estes PortaPad, shattering a leg and the blast deflector adaptor.
Reported to mfr.
Have more motors
Comments
Motor exploded instantaneously upon ignition. I have pictures of the rocket, casing, and launch pad, if necessary.
Status
accepted