Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
C6-5
Type
single-use
Date code
A061915
Failure date
Feb 3, 2019
Location
Midland, NC
Temperature
65 ℉
Nozzle blown out
Ejection end blown out
Reported to mfr.
Have more motors
Comments
At ignition nozzle blew out the bottom and ejection charge blew out the top. Splitting the body tube for 2.25 inches at nosecone end breaking shock cord and blowing nosecone and parachute off the rocket. about 0.1 seconds.
Status
accepted