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
Apr 2, 2017
Location
Sixty Acres Park, Redmond, WA
Temperature
50 ℉
Nozzle blown out
Ejection end blown out
Casing split
Reported to mfr.
Have more motors
Comments
Lower portion of case (nozzle end) torn away. This failure destroyed a TARC rocket. I have the case from the failed motor, the other two motors from the same pack and another pack with the same date code (that I am now afraid to use). These motors have been stored in my workroom (converted bedroom) since I received them from HobbyLinc quite some time ago - they've never been to the field before.
Status
accepted