Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
E12-4
Type
single-use
Date code
A 06 22 12
Failure date
Dec 22, 2018
Location
Lithonia, GA
Temperature
49 ℉
Nozzle blown out
Ejection end blown out
Burning propellant ejected
Other failure
description
Motor completely destroyed a terracotta pot blast deflector and blew out a ~1"x3.5" crack in the 1" PVC launch pad frame
Comments
Motor exploded at ignition
Status
accepted