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Firstpost17-01-2026, 17:06

Indonesian ATR Aircraft with 11 On Board Missing, 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 on board.
  • Flightradar24 data shows the aircraft disappeared from radar at 04:20 UTC, about 20 kilometers northeast of Makassar Airport.
  • Social media videos show apparent burning wreckage, scattered personal belongings, and a small fire on Mount Bulu Saraung.
  • The aircraft lost contact while approaching Makassar Airport after receiving route instructions from air traffic control.
  • Indonesian authorities have not confirmed a crash; rescue teams are being deployed to the area.

Why It Matters: An Indonesian ATR aircraft carrying 11 people is missing, with debris seen on a mountain near Makassar.

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