Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
AeroTech
Designation
DMS J250W14A
Type
single-use
Date code
100685
Failure date
Nov 6, 2016
Location
Midwest Power-Princeton,IL
Temperature
68 ℉
Nozzle blown out
description
Propellant ejected Liner is cracked Ejection charge burned
Have more motors
Comments
The motor burned for 1 or 2 seconds, it spit out the two grains and the nose cone was ejected. It flew approx. 3 feet off the rail before settling on the ground. The body ended up upside down on the rail. I have one more of these motors and I'm afraid to fly it.
Status
accepted