What happened
On April 8, 2026, a Cessna 150G, registration N4714X, was involved in an accident near Phoenix, Arizona, during a Part 91 instructional flight. The flight departed from Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT) for training purposes.
After flying approximately 10 miles north to a practice area, the crew performed various maneuvers, including slow flight and steep turns. Upon climbing to approximately 4,000 feet MSL, the crew performed power-off stall maneuvers. During these maneuvers, the engine failed to respond when the student pilot attempted to reapply power.
The flight instructor assumed control of the aircraft and attempted to restart the engine by engaging the starter multiple times, but the engine would not restart. The instructor then initiated a forced landing into brush-covered terrain. During the landing roll, the aircraft encountered uneven ground and nosed over. The accident resulted in no injuries to the flight instructor or student pilot, but the aircraft sustained substantial damage to the wings, fuselage, rudder, and vertical stabilizer.
The investigation
During the recovery of the wreckage, investigators removed 4 gallons of fuel from the left wing tank and 9 gallons from the right wing tank. The aircraft was retained for further examination.