Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
E12-4
Type
single-use
Date code
11216
Failure date
Mar 7, 2017
Location
Lompoc CA
Temperature
70 ℉
Nozzle blown out
Ejection end blown out
Burning propellant ejected
Have more motors
Comments
Three motor failures from the same package. Two had identical failures, at liftoff the motor CATO'd blowing the forward and rear clay plugs out. the third failure the forward plug failed at ignition. Motor destroyed one rocket participating in a TARC event.
Status
accepted