Indonesian aircraft with 11 on board goes missing

According to FlightRadar24, the ATR 42-500, operated by the Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, disappeared from radar. The aircraft had been flying at a low altitude over the ocean, which limited radar coverage. Its last signal was received at 04:20 UTC, approximately 12 miles (20 kilometers) northeast of Makassar airport.

Local media reported that contact with the aircraft was lost at around 1:17 pm local time. The plane was carrying 11 people on board, including eight crew members and three passengers.

Visuals shared on social media showed what appeared to be fiery wreckage in mountainous terrain near the peak of Mount Bulu Saraung. The footage showed dense fog, personal belongings spread across rocky terrain, and a small fire among the debris, which the person recording the video attempted to extinguish.

As per reports, the aircraft disappeared from radar while approaching Makassar Airport after receiving route instructions from air traffic control.

Indonesian authorities have not confirmed the aircraft crash yet. Andi Sultan, head of operations at Indonesia’s search and rescue agency in Makassar, said that rescue teams were being dispatched to the site.