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2012-02-18 Bill Eichelberger's Viking 6

Flight Date:2012-02-18
Rocket Name:Bill Eichelberger's Viking 6
Flyer:Bill Eichelberger
Motors:E9-6
Launch Site:TORC Field, South Charleston, Ohio

Another victim of the E9 bonus delay.  This E9-6 was more like an E9-9.  By the time the ejection charge fired, the rocket was heading down at a rapid rate, well past apogee.  Chute fouled in rear fins and rocket recovered flat.  One fin assembly broke off.

Motors:

StageMotor(s)
1Estes E9-6

 

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