Merpati business jet crashes into sea after skidding on landing in Papua . Ervan said the aircraft bounced on the runway during landing , skidded and plunged into a nearby canal . This follows two accidents involving Merpati aircraft last year . State - owned Merpati is in process of upgrading its aging aircraft . Pilot hurt as Cathay Pacific flight makes emergency landing in Hong Kong .
Merpati business jet crashes into sea after skidding on landing in Papua . This follows two accidents involving Merpati aircraft last year . State - owned Merpati is in process of upgrading its aging aircraft . Pilot hurt as Cathay Pacific flight makes emergency landing in Hong Kong .