Makassar

Makassar is the capital city of South Sulawesi province in Indonesia. Recent news focuses on it as the intended destination of a fisheries surveillance plane that went missing on January 17, 2026. The aircraft, operated by Indonesia Air Transport, lost contact with air traffic control en route to Makassar. The plane was carrying at least 10 people, including three employees from the fisheries ministry. A search and rescue operation was launched, and wreckage believed to be from the missing plane has been located on the slope of Mount Bulusaraung. As of January 18, 2026, one body has been recovered from the crash site. The incident highlights the challenges of air travel in mountainous regions, particularly during adverse weather conditions, and underscores the importance of fisheries surveillance for Indonesia.