Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
AeroTech
Designation
J500G in 38/720 case
Type
reload
Date code
AT Case #601 date Ju
Failure date
Jul 4, 2014
Location
The Plains, VA
Temperature
80 ℉
Casing split
Burning propellant ejected
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Comments
Burned Approx 1-2 sec, rocket about 150-200 feet in air. Blew two grains out the of side of the rocket which were still burning. Both fwd and aft closures intact with no sign of failure at the closures. AT 38/720 case, dated June 2010 ser#601 split into two pieces at the middle of the case. Ser No. on J500G reload pack was 11071302. Case was loaded for Dual Deploy with no black powder in the fwd closure. Electonics deployed main and recovered rocket intact except for damage to sustainer and a few fin parts which separated during the failure.
Status
accepted