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Indonesian Turboprop With 11 Aboard Reported Missing Near Makassar

Rescuers are combing rugged limestone hills near Maros following the aircraft’s disappearance on approach to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport.

Overview

  • The ATR 42-500, operated by Indonesian Air Transport, was flying from Yogyakarta to Makassar when contact was lost.
  • Basarnas said the last radio contact occurred at 1:17 p.m. local time, according to operations director Edi Prakoso.
  • AirNav Indonesia data placed the aircraft’s last detected position in the Liang Liang area of Maros district, South Sulawesi.
  • Search teams from Makassar, totaling 25 officers divided into three groups, have been deployed to the reported area.
  • The aircraft is registered PK-THT and carried eight crew members and three passengers, with no confirmation yet on the aircraft’s status or survivors.