Incident Overview
A pilot was performing flight testing of an elliptical parachute on a light sport aircraft. During the takeoff, the parachute over flew the cart and was no longer centered overhead. The rear landing gear lifted off the ground, but the nose landing gear remained in contact with the surface.
Sequence of Events
The nose landing gear subsequently broke. The cart then spun approximately 180 degrees to the left and came to rest on its left side. The pilot received serious injuries as a result of a broken ankle.
Aircraft and Equipment
The incident involved a light sport aircraft equipped with an elliptical parachute. No further details about the aircraft type, registration, or operator were provided in the source.
Injuries and Damage
The pilot sustained a broken ankle. The aircraft came to rest on its left side, indicating structural damage, though specific damage items were not listed.
Investigation
No probable cause for the accident was stated in the source. The investigation likely focused on the parachute deployment and landing gear failure.