Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
E9-6
Type
single-use
Date code
1/4/13
Failure date
Apr 23, 2016
Location
Amesbury, MA
Temperature
60 ℉
Nozzle blown out
Ejection end blown out
description
All propellant ignited at once blowing out the nozzle and ejection charge ends. D-Region Tomahawk rocket barely made it off of the launch pad and went to the ground. Fin assembly was pushed out from body tube about a quarter inch.
Have more motors
Comments
Fraction of a second. First motor from pack, used last year, burned normally. Have one motor left in the pack.
Status
accepted