Crop spraying aircraft crash in Qom region

No fatalities • Qom, Iran • Flight

A single-engine aircraft crashed in the Qom region after striking power lines during a low-altitude agricultural mission.

What happened

During an agricultural mission involving crop spraying, a single-engine aircraft was operating at a low altitude in the vicinity of Qom. While performing these low-level maneuvers, the aircraft struck overhead power lines. The impact resulted in a crash that led to the total destruction of the aircraft.

Findings

  • The aircraft was performing a mission related to crop spraying.
  • The flight was being conducted at a low height at the time of the accident.
  • The primary cause of the crash was the collision with power lines.
  • The incident resulted in two injuries among the crew members.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck electrical power lines while flying at a low altitude during a crop spraying operation.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2003-04-10 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Qom, Iran?

A single-engine aircraft crashed in the Qom region after striking power lines during a low-altitude agricultural mission.

Were there any fatalities in the 2003-04-10 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2003-04-10 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?

The aircraft struck electrical power lines while flying at a low altitude during a crop spraying operation.

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