Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
AeroTech
Designation
K700 with 54-2560 ca
Type
reload
Failure date
Oct 28, 2017
Location
Brothers, Oregon
Temperature
65 ℉
Casing Burned through
location
1" hole, 4.5" from aft closure
Other failure
description
Motor burned for nearly 60 seconds. Motor was low on power the entire flight. Only got 3,500 feet altitude, should have been 8,000 feet.
Reported to mfr.
Comments
The failure seemed to be present right at ignition, with a very slow lift off. Rocket successfully completed a dual deploy recovery, but sustained motor tube damage from the ruptured case.
Status
accepted