Xian MA60 crash, Jun 10, 2013, Kupang
Xian MA60 accident on June 10, 2013 near Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia with no fatalities. Cause: The power lever lock was released during...
- Date: June 10, 2013
- Aircraft: Xian MA60
- Location: Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The power lever lock was released during approach without a risk assessment, and the power levers moved into beta range near the ground. The low pitch angle produced significant drag and loss of lift, causing the hard landing.
On final approach to Kupang, the Merpati MA60 crew released the power lever lock, and both power levers moved into beta range at about 90 ft. The aircraft lost lift and landed hard about 58 m past the threshold. One pilot and four passengers were seriously injured, and the passengers were evacuated through the rear door. The aircraft was substantially damaged.