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

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AI-generatedAn 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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5 extractedMultiple search and rescue teams, supported by air force helicopters, drones and ground units, had been deployed.
The plane was last tracked at 1.17pm (2.17pm Hong Kong time) in the Leang-Leang area of Maros.
The turboprop ATR 42-500 operated by Indonesia Air Transport was on the way from Yogyakarta to the capital city of South Sulawesi.
A regional passenger aircraft carrying 11 people lost contact with ground control on Saturday.
Hikers on Mount Bulusaraung reported finding scattered debris, a logo consistent with Indonesia Air Transport markings, and small fires.