Powered Parachute Accident Involving Student Pilot

Incident Overview and Initial Takeoff Issues A student pilot was operating a powered parachute during a takeoff from a grass field. During the initial phase of the takeoff, all cells of the wing failed to fully open. This malfunction caused the aircraft to veer to the right. ## Airborne Phase and Collision Following the initial issue, all cells of the wing subsequently inflated, and the aircraft became airborne. Shortly after achieving flight, the pilot struck a tree. The impact with the tree led to the aircraft impacting the ground. ## Damage and Injuries The accident resulted in physical damage to the aircraft, specifically a bent cart frame. The pilot sustained serious injuries as a result of the collision and ground impact.