What happened
On June 10, 2013, a Xian MA60 twin-turboprop aircraft, registered as PK-MRZ, was conducting a scheduled domestic passenger service from Bajawa to Kupang in Indonesia. The flight was operated by Merpati Nusantara Airlines. During the approach to El Tari Airport in Kupang, the aircraft attempted to land on the runway but crashed upon impact.
The collision caused severe structural damage to the airframe, leading to the aircraft being written off. Of the individuals on board, 25 sustained injuries during the incident. Among these injured parties, five were reported to be in serious condition. The remaining occupants escaped without serious harm.
Investigation
The provided source material does not contain specific details regarding the investigative process or the official conclusions drawn by aviation authorities concerning the root causes of the accident.