No fatalities

2003-04-10: PZL-Mielec AN-2 (SP-WPZ) — ZUA - Zakładu Usług Agrolotniczych - AET Agroaviation Services — Qom, Iran

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)Primary reportUpdated 1781201152Data 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.