Indonesian plane with 11 people missing, search and rescue under way

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressJanuary 17, 2026 at 04:12 PM

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An Indonesian regional passenger plane carrying 11 people went missing on Saturday while flying from Yogyakarta to South Sulawesi. The turboprop ATR 42-500, operated by Indonesia Air Transport, lost contact with ground control near a mountainous region between Java and Sulawesi island. The plane was last tracked at 1.17pm in the Leang-Leang area of Maros, South Sulawesi province. A search and rescue operation is underway, involving multiple teams, air force helicopters, drones, and ground units. Hikers on Mount Bulusaraung reported finding debris, including a logo consistent with Indonesia Air Transport, and small fires, which are being investigated by rescue teams.

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Hasanuddin 40% Leang-Leang 50% Bangun Nawoko 50% Yogyakarta 50% Java 60% Maros 60% Mount Bulusaraung 60% Endah Purnama Sari ×270% Sulawesi 70% South Sulawesi ×380% Indonesia Air Transport ×280% Indonesia ×390%

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Indonesia

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