No fatalities

Crop Spraying Aircraft Collides with Power Lines in Qom (SP-WPZ)

Qom, IranFlight

On April 10, 2003, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration SP-WPZ) operated by ZUA - Zakładu Usług Agrolotniczych - AET Agroaviation Services was involved in an aviation accident near Qom, Iran in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: It was determined that the area was unsuitable for aerial spraying operations since there were numerous uncharted electrical lines running in close distance from each other. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft conducting crop spraying operations in Qom collided with power lines and crashed, injuring both pilots and destroying the aircraft. Investigation attributed the accident to the area's unsuitable conditions due to numerous uncharted electrical lines.

Accident Description

The crew was completing a crop spraying mission in the region of Qom when the accident occurred. While flying at low height, the single-engine aircraft collided with power lines and subsequently crashed. Both pilots sustained injuries, and the aircraft was destroyed in the impact.

Investigation Findings

Investigators determined that the area was unsuitable for aerial spraying operations. Numerous uncharted electrical lines running in close proximity to each other were present in the area. The presence of these unmarked power lines contributed to the collision.

Probable Cause

The official probable cause identified that the area was unsuitable for aerial spraying operations because there were numerous uncharted electrical lines running in close distance from each other.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Apr 2003 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Qom, Iran?

A single-engine aircraft conducting crop spraying operations in Qom collided with power lines and crashed, injuring both pilots and destroying the aircraft. Investigation attributed the accident to the area's unsuitable conditions due to numerous uncharted electrical lines.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Apr 2003 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Apr 2003 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration SP-WPZ, operated by ZUA - Zakładu Usług Agrolotniczych - AET Agroaviation Services, at Qom, Iran.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

It was determined that the area was unsuitable for aerial spraying operations since there were numerous uncharted electrical lines running in close distance from each other.