Taurus XL Orbview-4 / QuikTOMS launches from Vandenberg AFB. 09-21-2001

On 21 September 2001, a Taurus XL rocket with Orbview-4 / QuikTOMS failed during launch. When the second stage ignited at T+83 seconds, a nozzle gimbal actuator drive shaft seized for approximately 5 seconds causing loss of control. The vehicle recovered and continued to fly the mission profile, but failed to reach a stable orbit and reentered near Madagascar.