Flight Log - 2012-08-07 - Paul Nortness's Ventris
Flight Date: 2012-08-07
Rocket Name: Ventris
Kit Name: Estes - Ventris {Kit} (009701) [2012-2018]
Flyer's Name: Paul Nortness
Motors: F50-6T
Expected Altitude: 1,200.00 Feet
Wind Speed: 5.00 mph
Launch Site: 60 Acres, Redmond WA
Actual Altitude: 2.00 Feet

Ventris lifted about 2 feet off the pad, and a loud "POP" came from the rocket and the nose cone and laundry came spilling out. Motor casing had split in half. Yet another Pro Series II motor failure.

StageMotor(s)
1Aerotech F50T-6

 

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