Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
E12-6
Type
single-use
Date code
A 08 18 11
Failure date
Feb 12, 2017
Location
Kent, Washington
Temperature
47 ℉
Nozzle blown out
Ejection end blown out
Burning propellant ejected
Have more motors
Comments
Another instantaneous CATO - nozzle (and motor case) out the bottom, propellant in a fireball out the top. Smoking remains - the lower 2/3 of the model - left on the pad. Clay flowerpot blast deflector shattered. Will report to Estes along with yesterday's E16-6 failure shortly.
Status
accepted