Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
E12-4
Type
single-use
Date code
B 23 03 23
Failure date
Jul 4, 2025
Location
60 Acres Park, Redmond WA
Temperature
72 ℉
Nozzle blown out
Ejection end blown out
Burning propellant ejected
Have more motors
Comments
Violent detonation ~ 1/30th of a second after liftoff (determined from slo-mo video). Aside from extensive damage to the rocket (Rocketarium Mega Rebel), the blast deflector plate was distorted and now has a 1/2" long daylight crack through it.
Status
pending