Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
AeroTech
Designation
F12-5J
Type
reload
Date code
9221604
Failure date
Oct 27, 2018
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Temperature
50 ℉
Nozzle blown out
No ejection charge
Other failure
description
Igniter exploded and blew out the bottom retaining ring, nozzle, and grain. The red cap for ejection remained in place. Grain was intact and not burned as well as the delay grain. This was the second flight of the day with this three pack.
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Comments
0 seconds. Failure on the pad at ignition.
Status
accepted