Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Quest Aerospace
Designation
E26-7W
Type
single-use
Date code
021225
Failure date
Sep 18, 2025
Location
Cherry Tree Hill Rd., East Montpelier, Vermont
Temperature
75 ℉
Nozzle blown out
Other failure
description
Two motors from the same pack blew out the nozzle, and another with the same date code blew out on 09/22/2025
Have more motors
Comments
In the first motor on 09/18/2025 the nozzle blew on the pad and the fuel burned on the pad. In the second motor on 09/18/2025 the nozzle blew on the pad and the fuel never ignited. On 09/22/2025 a third motor with the same date code as the first two, the rocket flew about 40 feet before the nozzle blew, it crashed and damaged a rocket designed for the ARC contest.
Photos
IMGP9052.JPG
Status
pending