Indonesian ATR 42-500 Aircraft Missing Near Makassar, Debris Spotted on Mountain

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News18•17-01-2026, 16:21
Indonesian ATR 42-500 Aircraft Missing Near Makassar, Debris Spotted on Mountain
- •An Indonesian ATR 42-500 aircraft, operated by the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, went missing near Makassar with 11 people onboard.
- •Flightradar24 data shows the last signal was received at 04:20 UTC, about 20 km northeast of Makassar Airport.
- •Local media reports and social media videos show apparent fiery wreckage and debris on Mount Bulu Saraung.
- •The aircraft was flying at a low altitude over the ocean, limiting radar coverage before contact was lost.
- •Indonesian authorities have not confirmed a crash, but rescue teams are being dispatched to the reported site.
Why It Matters: An Indonesian ATR 42-500 aircraft with 11 onboard is missing, with debris seen on a mountain.
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