Indonesian Teams Spot Wreckage of Missing ATR Near Mount Bulusaraung

Overview

• Helicopter crews reported debris near Mount Bulusaraung in Maros, South Sulawesi, after contact was lost shortly after 13:00 local time on January 17.
• Rescuers are mobilizing about 1,200 personnel to reach the site, with dense fog, rain, and rugged terrain complicating access.
• The aircraft departed Adisutjipto Airport bound for Makassar, and searches have focused roughly 42 kilometers from the city based on the last known position.
• Authorities initially reported 10 people on board, while a later update cited eight crew and three passengers from the fisheries ministry on a chartered mission.
• Indonesia’s transport safety committee will lead the investigation, and manufacturer ATR says its specialists are assisting local authorities and the operator.