Summary
An Indonesia Air Transport plane disappeared from radar while flying in South Sulawesi. A search and rescue operation is underway to locate the aircraft and its 11 people on board. Authorities are focusing their search near the Leang-Leang area in Maros.
Key Facts
- An Indonesia Air Transport plane went missing from radar in South Sulawesi.
- The plane, an ATR 42-500, was traveling from Yogyakarta to Makassar.
- Basarnas, the Indonesian search and rescue agency, is leading the search.
- There are 11 people on board, including eight crew members and three passengers.
- The last communication from the plane was at 1:17 p.m. local time.
- Search efforts are focused around Leang-Leang area in Maros Regency.
- Unverified social media footage suggests possible debris at Mount Bulusaraung.
- The situation is developing, and more updates are expected.
