Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
E12-4
Type
single-use
Date code
A 01 12 16
Failure date
Oct 14, 2018
Location
Woodstock, IL
Temperature
55 ℉
Burning propellant ejected
Other failure
description
CATO - nose cone flew off. Chute, baffle, upper rocket body destroyed. Motor and mount ejected into ground. Rocket jumped off pad about 4 feet above rod, in flames. 3 of 4 fins were salvageable.
Have more motors
Comments
0 seconds. Cato was instantaneous upon ignition.
Status
accepted