Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
c5-3
Type
single-use
Date code
a200420
Failure date
Jul 4, 2026
Location
Redmond, WA
Temperature
24 ℉
Nozzle blown out
Ejection end blown out
Comments
7 C5-3 engines had failures. 3 of them with this date code blew out their nozzles and ejection end. 3 of another date code did the same (separate entry made). This was in a scratch build 7 engine cluster rocket which survived. The 7 kept it's nozzle but did not fire the ejection charge.
Photos
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Status
pending