Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
AeroTech
Designation
G38-7FJ
Type
single-use
Date code
Unable to locate due
Failure date
May 8, 2016
Location
Kink River Delta, Alaska
Temperature
57 ℉
Ejection end blown out
Casing split
Casing Burned through
location
Side
Other failure
description
In addition to the casing splitting and burning through the side, the forward closure was blown forward.
Comments
Motor ignited and lifted the rocket approximately a foot when it burned through the side. The forward closure was also found, separated from the motor, inside the body tube. The rocket did catch on fire. Motor was purchased from a local vendor approximately 2 months ago.
Status
accepted