Accident Overview
A single-engine airplane engaged in pesticide spraying operations crashed under unknown circumstances in a sandy area near Sadiqabad, Pakistan. The aircraft was on a mission requested by the district administration to combat a wave of locust attacks that began in December 2019.
Flight Details
The flight departed from Rahim Yar Khan–Sheikh Zayed Airport. The crew, consisting of a pilot and a flight engineer, were conducting the operation on behalf of the Department of Agriculture of Pakistan. Both occupants were killed in the crash.
Initial Findings
Preliminary investigation suggests that the crash resulted from a technical fault. No further details regarding the nature of the fault or whether any distress calls were made have been released.
Context
The locust outbreak in Pakistan had prompted intensified aerial spraying efforts. The accident occurred during one such operation aimed at protecting crops in the region.