Passenger Plane with 10 People Onboard Goes Missing in Indonesia’s Sulawesi Region
An ATR 42-500 aircraft operated by an Indonesian airline with 10 people onboard, including 7 crew members, has lost contact over South Sulawesi province, prompting the launch of a major search and rescue operation.
According to Indonesia’s National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS) and aviation authorities, the twin-engine turboprop aircraft lost contact with air traffic control over the Maros region of South Sulawesi.
Flight Details:
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Aircraft Type: ATR 42-500
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Operator: Indonesian airline (specific carrier pending confirmation)
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Souls Onboard: 10 total (7 crew, 3 passengers)
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Last Known Location: Maros regency, South Sulawesi
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Time of Loss of Contact: [Exact time to be confirmed by authorities]
Official Response:
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BASARNAS has immediately activated search and rescue teams to the last known coordinates.
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Indonesia’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation confirmed communication with all relevant agencies.
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Preliminary reports suggest adverse weather conditions may have been a contributing factor, though investigation remains ongoing.
Current Status:
Search operations are underway in the mountainous and forested terrain of Maros. Aviation authorities are reviewing radar data and contacting local communities for possible sightings.
Indonesia’s vast archipelago, with its challenging weather patterns and varied terrain, has experienced several aviation incidents in recent years, prompting ongoing improvements to aviation safety standards.
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