Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
C5-3
Type
single-use
Date code
5Z4
Failure date
Mar 17, 2019
Location
Redmond, WA
Temperature
55 ℉
Burning propellant ejected
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Comments
Essentially instant failure. Motor mount ejected out the bottom (and broke clay pot blast deflector). Baffle, chute, nose cone blown out the top, two fins blown off. Body tube, one centering ring, one fin left on the pad. But of course, these motors are old and long out of production and certification...
Status
accepted