Accident Infinity 2003 N70319, Wednesday 26 September 2012

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Date:	Wednesday 26 September 2012
Time:	17:15 LT
Type:	Infinity 2003
Owner/operator:	Private
Registration:	N70319
MSN:	ALLJOM
Total airframe hrs:	130 hours
Engine model:	Rotax 582
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Merrill, Michigan - United States of America
Phase:	Initial climb
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	Merrill, MI
Destination airport:	Merrill, MI
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
The pilot began the takeoff from the runway midpoint at a private airstrip and failed to clear trees at the departure end. The powered parachute hit the trees and impacted terrain, causing substantial damage to the aircraft.

Probable Cause: The pilot's improper decision to attempt a takeoff from midfield, resulting in a collision with trees at the departure end of the field.

Accident investigation: