Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
D12-0
Type
single-use
Date code
K23 0124
Failure date
Aug 7, 2025
Location
Indianapolis Indiana
Temperature
78 ℉
Other failure
description
At ignition, there was a loud pop and the sustainer motor was almost immediately ignited. Destroyed the clothes pin on the launch rod and burned one of the launch pad legs.
Reported to mfr.
Have more motors
Comments
Lound pop at ignition but booster did light the sustainer.
Status
pending