Cessna 150G accident near Phoenix, Arizona, April 8, 2026
On April 8, 2026 at about 5:33 pm local time, a 1966 Cessna 150G, registered N4714X, was substantially damaged in an accident during maneuvering near Phoenix, Arizona. It was an instructional flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- April 8, 2026 · about 5:33 pm local time
- Place
- Phoenix, Arizona · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 150G, built 1966 · all 150Gs on the register
- Registration
- N4714X · registry record · serial 15064764
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Instructional flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On April 8, 2026, about 1033 mountain standard time, a Cessna 150G, N4714X, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Phoenix, Arizona. The flight instructor and student pilot were not injured. The airplane was being operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight. A review of preliminary ADS-B data revealed 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 airplane reached an altitude of 4,100 ft mean sea level (msl) and shortly after it began a gradual descent to ground level. According to the flight instructor, the flight departed Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT), Phoenix, Arizona, for flight training. After arriving at the practice area, they performed slow flight and steep turn maneuvers. They subsequently climbed to about 4,000 ft msl where they performed power-off stall maneuvers. When the student pilot reapplied power the engine did not respond. The flight instructor took control of the airplane and looked for a place to land. He attempted restart procedures and engaged the starter multiple times without success. The flight instructor initiated a forced landing to brush covered terrain. During the landing roll, the airplane encountered uneven terrain and nosed over. The fuselage, vertical stabilizer, rudder and wings were substantially damaged. During the recovery of the wreckage, 4 gallons of fuel were removed from the left wing tank and 9 gallons was removed from the right wing tank. The airplane was retained for further examination.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of engine power (total) during maneuvering defining event
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 3,707 hours
- Last inspection: 100-hour inspection, March 1, 2026; 37 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 1,600 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: DVT Phoenix AZ at 5:03 pm
- Flight plan: none
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: at 5 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 82°F (28°C), dew point 30°F (-1°C)
- Altimeter: 29.91 inHg
- Observation at 10:00 am from KDVT, 7 miles away
Weather report (METAR): METAR KDVT 081653Z VRB05KT 10SM CLR 28/M01 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP106 T02781006
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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