Lost Plane in Indonesia: What Went Wrong?

Maros, South Sulawesi, IndonesiaSat Jan 17 2026
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A plane carrying 11 people vanished near Indonesia's Sulawesi island. The ATR 42-500, operated by Indonesia Air Transport, was flying from Yogyakarta to Makassar, the capital of South Sulawesi. It disappeared from radar around 01:17 p. m. local time near the Leang-Leang area, a mountainous region. Search teams are working hard to find the plane. They have helicopters, drones, and ground units searching the area. Hikers found some debris and small fires on Mount Bulusaraung, which might be from the plane. The military is checking these reports.
The plane lost contact after air traffic control told it to adjust its path. The weather was cloudy with limited visibility. The rough terrain in Bulusaraung National Park is making the search difficult. The plane had eight crew members and three passengers from the Marine Affairs and Fisheries Ministry. Everyone is hoping for good news soon.
https://localnews.ai/article/lost-plane-in-indonesia-what-went-wrong-6e53b231

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