Overview
- The ATR 42-500, operated by Indonesia Air Transport, lost contact shortly after 13:00 local time on January 17 while flying from Yogyakarta to Makassar.
- Search officials say debris resembling the fuselage and tail was spotted in the Bantimurung-Bulusaraung National Park area near Maros, about 42 km from Makassar.
- Authorities previously reported 11 people on board — three passengers and eight crew — and local briefings identified three fisheries ministry officials among those aboard.
- More than 1,000 personnel are involved in ground and air operations that include the air force, police, volunteers, a helicopter, and drones.
- No survivors have been located, and ATR confirmed the aircraft type and said its experts are supporting Indonesian authorities.