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The plane had been flying at a low altitude over the ocean, which restricted radar protection. Its final sign was obtained roughly 12 miles northeast of Makassar airport.
The plane belongs to the Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries. (X)
An Indonesian ATR 42-500 plane has gone lacking close to Makassar, with movies on social media showing to point out particles on a mountain near the place contact with the aircraft was misplaced, in response to flight-tracking information and native media reviews.
In accordance with Fliaghtradar24, an ATR 42-500, operated by the Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, went lacking from radar. The plane had been flying at a low altitude over the ocean, which restricted radar protection. Its final sign was obtained at 04:20 UTC, roughly 12 miles (20 kilometers) northeast of Makassar airport.
We’re following reviews in native media that an ATR 42-500, registration PK-THT, is lacking in Indonesia.The plane was flying over the ocean at low altitude, so our protection was restricted. We obtained the final sign at 04:20 UTC, about 20 km northeast of Makassar Airport.… pic.twitter.com/7qSroxEXfT
— Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) January 17, 2026
Native media reported that contact with the plane was misplaced at round 1:17 pm native time. The aircraft was carrying 11 individuals on board, together with eight crew members and three passengers.
Visuals shared on social media confirmed what seemed to be fiery wreckage in mountainous terrain close to the height of Mount Bulu Saraung. The footage confirmed dense fog, private belongings unfold throughout rocky terrain, and a small fireplace among the many particles, which the particular person recording the video tried to extinguish.
As per reviews, the plane disappeared from radar whereas approaching Makassar Airport after receiving route directions from air site visitors management.
Indonesian authorities haven’t confirmed the plane crash but. Andi Sultan, head of operations at Indonesia’s search and rescue company in Makassar, mentioned that rescue groups have been being dispatched to the location.
January 17, 2026, 16:21 IST
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