To become very angry and irrational.
for a usually rocket powered, predominantly non-glide projectile or aerial vehicle, such as a ballistic missile, to travel to its target partly via unpowered ballistic or quasi-ballistic flight, usually following burnout of its rocket motor
for a powered, usually guided missile or other aerial vehicle to travel on an unguided or ballistic trajectory, having lost power, control or guidance
The guy went ballistic when I tried to tell him he couldn't return the socks if the package had been opened.
To become angry, enraged, or upset; to act or react with an outburst, as by shouting, swearing, etc.