Infinity 2003 N70319

Summary

On 26 September 2012 at about 22:15 local time, a Infinity 2003 registered N70319, operated by William D. Lindsay, was involved in an accident near Merrill, Michigan, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

26 September 2012 at 22:15

Classification

Accident

Location

Merrill, Michigan, United States

Nearest airport

Private Residence (NONE)

Coordinates

43.4625, -84.3644

Aircraft

Infinity 2003

Registration

N70319

Engines

1

Operator

William D. Lindsay

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Merrill → Merrill

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

CEN12LA678

2 people had minor injuries.

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

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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.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.