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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
D12-3
Type
single-use
Date code
A 06 28 11
Failure date
Aug 31, 2025
Location
Acton, Massachusetts
Temperature
75 ℉
Other failure
description
Weak ejection failed to deploy the parachute recovery system. Model lawn-darted and destroyed.
Have more motors
Comments
CMASS #464 NAR Club launch Model: Estes Broadsword D12-3 A 06 28 11 Motor ignited; model peaked apogee; ejection was weak and failed to deploy ‘chute. Model has flown previously with no issue.
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Status
pending