Accident Summary
On June 6, 2025, at approximately 0530 mountain standard time, a Cessna 150M (registration N45659) was substantially damaged in an accident near Phoenix, Arizona. The flight involved a flight instructor and a student pilot, both of whom sustained minor injuries. The airplane was being operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight.
Flight Sequence
The pilot reported that the airplane had departed runway 07L at Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT). During the initial left turn to the crosswind leg of the airport traffic pattern, the engine lost power at an altitude of about 300 ft above ground level. The pilot continued the left turn in an attempt to return to the runway, but the airplane descended rapidly. It subsequently landed in a vacant lot located approximately 3,100 ft northeast of the departure runway threshold and nosed over.
Damage and Recovery
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the aft fuselage and empennage. While the aircraft was inverted, fuel was observed leaking from it. During the recovery process, several gallons of fuel were extracted from the fuel tank to facilitate transport.
Investigation
The wreckage was recovered to a secure area for further investigation.