An 83-year-old woman from Napoleon Township, Michigan, met with tragedy when her gyroplane crashed last Saturday afternoon, according to local authorities. The woman, identified as Karol Kay DeGraw, was the lone occupant of the aircraft when it went down on her own property, as reported by CBS News Detroit.

The crash site, situated about 85 miles west of Detroit, saw emergency services arrive at the 7700 block of Napoleon Road after the accident. DeGraw, last seen taking off from a private airstrip on her property, remains uncertain in her final whereabouts, with the police initially speculating she intended to stay within the township area. The Detroit Free Press shares that DeGraw's intended flight plans were not known at the time of the incident.

Investigations into the cause of the crash are underway by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), and the local Napoleon Township Police. In their quest to piece together the events leading up to the crash, these agencies are thoroughly examining evidence and seeking information from potential witnesses. Residents with knowledge related to the incident are asked to reach out to Captain Chris Jacobson of the Napoleon Township Police Department, as noted by the Detroit Free Press.