October 10th, 2003. A fine day for a pumpkin launch.

The distance stakes are all set up, and things are just about ready.

We're ready to launch.

Test launch.

We launch steady from about 10 am till noon, when we stop for repairs.

FIRE IN THE HOLE!

4 pm. Almost exactly, it dies. The chain is pulled, the weight drops, and continues to fall crashing to the ground.

She's dead Jim.