On June 23, 1987, a Navion G (registration N2386T) operated by Frank C. Walton was involved in an aviation accident near Erie, MI. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A single-engine aircraft impacted trees in a near inverted attitude with landing gear extended, destroying the plane and seriously injuring the pilot.
What happened
The aircraft was involved in an accident resulting in its destruction. The plane struck a group of trees while in a near inverted attitude. At the time of impact, the landing gear was in the extended position. There were no witnesses present to observe the events leading up to the crash.
The investigation
Following the incident, investigators examined both the airframe and the engine for signs of mechanical failure. The examination did not reveal any malfunctions or defects that would have precipitated the accident. Additionally, the pilot was unable to recall the specific events that occurred immediately prior to the collision.