An Aviastar Twin Otter airplane skidded off runway while landing at the Serui airport, Papua at 10:00 a.m. on Monday.
Serui Police Chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Iman Setiawan said the aircraft skidded after its tire burst on the runway, Kompas.com reported
The ill-fated airplane, which was piloted by Suryan Daru and co-piloted by M. Sofyan, carried five passengers and one mechanic.
The airport is still closed as the investigation into the incident is underway.