Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
C6-5
Type
single-use
Date code
1M2
Failure date
Jun 3, 2017
Location
Otsego, MN
Temperature
80 ℉
Ejection end blown out
Burning propellant ejected
Have more motors
Comments
Motor burnt fine for less than a second, long enough to get the rocket (a UFO/saucer kit Snitch) above the rod about 30 feet into the air and then the forward end blew out burning the remaining propellent, delay and ejection charge in a big ball of flame. No harm to the rocket, as it is designed to allow the ejection charge to go off with no harm to the rocket.
Status
accepted