Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Cesaroni Technology
Designation
F31-12
Type
single-use
Date code
1/27/16
Failure date
Feb 17, 2018
Location
Houston TX
Temperature
72 ℉
Casing split
Burning propellant ejected
description
See below.
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Comments
On the Launchpad, the upper body tube of this one-stage rocket popped off. Shortly thereafter smoke began to billow out of the top of the lower body tube along with the parachute. With the rocket still on the Launchpad, flames appeared in the lowermost part of the rocket followed by the entire lower body tube being consumed in flames. The aluminum casing was torn apart on its aft end and the only remnant of the motor itself was the forward most (delay) part.
Status
accepted