Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
AeroTech
Designation
J180
Type
reload
Failure date
Jul 8, 2023
Location
New Mexico
Temperature
90 ℉
Other failure
description
4.5 sec burn turned to a 30 sec. Burn which never lifted the rocket off the pad. I've flown it before with identical set-up and openrocket sim showed 4,200 ft.
Comments
To be fair, I suspect the ignitor wasn't fully inserted, essentially turning it into an end-burner. Motor hardware was not damaged at all.
Status
pending