An ATR 42-500 (PK-THT) belonging to the Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs & Fisheries went missing in South Sulawesi. (X)
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Firstpost18-01-2026, 13:34

Indonesia Plane Crash: Wreckage Found, Search for Survivors Intensifies

  • Rescuers in Indonesia found debris from a missing surveillance plane in South Sulawesi after it lost contact mid-flight.
  • The turboprop ATR 42-500, chartered by the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, crashed during its approach to Makassar Airport.
  • Wreckage, including a window, fuselage parts, and the tail section, was spotted on Mount Bulusaraung in the Maros region.
  • The aircraft was carrying eight crew members and three ministry personnel when it vanished from radar on Saturday afternoon.
  • Challenging conditions like steep terrain, thick fog, and strong winds are hampering rescue efforts, but the search continues.

Why It Matters: Wreckage of the missing Indonesian surveillance plane has been found, intensifying the search for survivors.

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