Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Cesaroni Technology
Designation
117G69-14A
Type
single-use
Date code
Sep-16
Failure date
Dec 3, 2017
Location
midland rocketry club, UK
Temperature
54 ℉
Nozzle blown out
Comments
The motor was a CTI 38mm 1 grain G69, it would appear that upon ignition part of the grain exploded forcing the rear closure and nozzle out the back. The rear closure and nozzle were shattered and the threaded section of the case flared outward, the delay grain didn't ignite. The bulk of the grain didnt ignite and was visible in photos flying of into the fields however was not found.
Status
accepted