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Indonesian Government ATR 42 Goes Missing Near Makassar With Debris Reported on Mountain

The aircraft belongs to Indonesia’s marine fisheries ministry, with officials yet to confirm a crash.

Overview

  • Flight-tracking data showed the last signal at 04:20 UTC about 12 miles northeast of Makassar Airport.
  • Local reports said 11 people were on board, including eight crew members and three passengers.
  • Search-and-rescue officials in Makassar said teams were being dispatched toward the reported site.
  • Videos posted on social media appeared to show debris and a small fire near the peak of Mount Bulu Saraung, which remains unverified.
  • The ATR 42-500 was approaching Makassar at low altitude over the ocean, limiting radar coverage and complicating tracking.