Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
AeroTech
Designation
K480-W
Type
reload
Date code
8171707
Failure date
Jul 21, 2018
Location
Twin Bridges, MT
Temperature
85 ℉
Casing Burned through
location
Two inches from aft end
Comments
One or two seconds into flight, pressure dropped off, so rocket only flew 2,000 ft instead of 10,000. Casing burned through, burned aft end of metal motor casing clean off.
Status
accepted