What happened
While operating on behalf of the Department of Agriculture of Pakistan, a single-engine aircraft was engaged in an aerial mission to combat locust infestations. The mission, requested by the local district administration, involved spraying pesticides across the region to manage a wave of locust attacks that had been ongoing since December 2019. The aircraft had previously departed from Rahim Yar Khan-Sheikh Zayed Airport.
During the operation, the aircraft lost control and descended into a sandy area located in Sadiqabad. The impact of the crash resulted in two fatalities, involving both the pilot and the flight engineer on board.
Findings
Preliminary investigations into the accident indicate that the crash was likely the result of a technical fault occurring during the flight.