On April 19, 1987, a Navion A (registration N4961C) was involved in an aviation accident near Baldwin, MI. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft experienced an engine stoppage while leveling off at 6,000 ft. During a forced landing, it crashed half a mile west of the airport. Examination revealed empty wing tanks and one gallon of fuel in the auxiliary tank; the fuel selector was on the auxiliary tank, selected by the pilot in an attempt to restart the engine.
Incident
After beginning a level off at approximately 6,000 feet, the aircraft's engine ceased operation. The pilot conducted a forced landing, during which the aircraft impacted terrain in a heavily wooded area located about half a mile west of the airport.
Examination of Wreckage
Post-accident inspection of the wreckage revealed that both wing fuel tanks were empty. The auxiliary fuel tank contained one gallon of fuel. The fuel selector valve was found positioned to the auxiliary tank setting. The pilot reported that he had selected this tank in an effort to restart the engine.
Conclusion
The investigation determined that the engine stoppage occurred, and the subsequent forced landing resulted in the crash. No further analysis or causal factors were provided in the source.