Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
E9-4
Type
single-use
Date code
A 09 02 09 1
Failure date
Nov 19, 2016
Location
Caddo Mills, Tx
Temperature
60 ℉
Nozzle blown out
Burning propellant ejected
Reported to mfr.
Comments
Motor failed on ignition. As the rocket (Mega Mosquito) began moving up the rod, there was a loud boom, and a slug of burning propellant was ejected from the forward end of the rocket, along with the parachute and nose cone. The fin can and nose cone/parachute landed about 15 feet away from the pad. The propellant slug burned out just before landing, so no fire was started. The motor had been stored indoors in a temperature controlled location.
Status
accepted