Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
E9-4
Type
single-use
Date code
09 15 14
Failure date
Dec 5, 2015
Location
Three Oaks, Michigan
Temperature
45 ℉
Ejection end blown out
Reported to mfr.
Have more motors
Comments
E9-4 went up fine, but when the ejection charge fired, the top part of the motor shot out with the ejection. The bottom inch of the motor was still in the retainer. Top 2.75" had to be found out in the field.
Status
accepted