[AR] Boy Scout leader killed by model rocket

  • From: Thom Vincent <sworkeld@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: arocket@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2015 18:17:58 -0600

Does anyone know about this? The news articles are not very informative.

http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-man-killed-homemade-rocket-20151116-story.html

I'm trying to figure out how a model rocket can kill somebody by simply
flying in to their face. I'm sure an HPR could kill someone, but I am
assuming the Boy Scouts would only be launching Estes type rockets made of
cardboard and balsa wood. I can see maybe loosing an eye or getting burns,
but not seeing an Estes rocket as life threatening.

Any info on this? Any ideas?

Thanks,
Thom

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