ATR 42-500

The ATR 42-500 is a turboprop aircraft model. In this instance, the specific aircraft involved belonged to the Indonesian aviation group, Indonesia Air Transport. It is newsworthy due to its recent crash in South Sulawesi province, Indonesia. The aircraft went missing on Saturday, January 17, 2026, and wreckage was located on the slope of Mount Bulusaraung the following day. At the time of the crash, the plane was approaching a mountainous region under cloudy conditions. The incident involved 11 people on board. Indonesian authorities have recovered wreckage and the body of one victim. The event highlights the challenges of aviation in mountainous regions and the ongoing search and rescue efforts following the crash. The incident is significant due to the loss of life and the impact on the families of those involved.