Accident Overview
On April 8, 2026, at approximately 1033 mountain standard time, a Cessna 150G, registered as N4714X, was substantially damaged in an accident near Phoenix, Arizona. The flight instructor and student pilot aboard were not injured. The airplane was operating under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as an instructional flight.
Flight Sequence
Preliminary ADS-B data indicated that after departure, the airplane flew north about 10 miles to a practice area, where it performed several maneuvers. About 30 minutes into the 33-minute flight, the aircraft reached an altitude of 4,100 feet mean sea level (msl) and subsequently began a gradual descent to ground level.
Pilot Account
According to the flight instructor, the flight departed from Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT) in Phoenix, Arizona, for training. Upon arriving at the practice area, the pilots conducted slow flight and steep turn maneuvers. They then climbed to approximately 4,000 feet msl to perform power-off stall maneuvers. When the student pilot attempted to reapply power, the engine did not respond. The flight instructor took control, searched for a suitable landing area, and attempted restart procedures, engaging the starter multiple times without success. He executed a forced landing onto brush-covered terrain. During the landing roll, the airplane encountered uneven terrain and nosed over, causing substantial damage to the fuselage, vertical stabilizer, rudder, and wings.
Post-Accident Examination
During wreckage recovery, 4 gallons of fuel were removed from the left wing tank, and 9 gallons were removed from the right wing tank. The airplane was retained for further examination.