Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Southern Cross Rocketry
Designation
C6-5
Type
single-use
Failure date
May 5, 2019
Location
Manton Road, Manton, NSW 2582 Australia
Temperature
60 ℉
Other failure
description
Motor was significantly under-powered against stated thrust causing rocket to go unstable immediately on leaving rod.
Comments
Motor did not provide enough power for rocket to be stable on leaving launch rod. The rocket had previously flown on similar and smaller motors and was stable using those. The rocket was noticeably slower off the pad than previous launches of the rocket. Launch rod was clean and no binding of launch lugs on rod was detected.
Status
accepted