Summary
Indonesian authorities are looking for a missing plane that had at least 10 people on board. The aircraft lost contact while flying from Yogyakarta Province to Makassar in South Sulawesi. Bad weather is making the search difficult.
Key Facts
- The missing plane is a fisheries surveillance aircraft.
- It was headed to Makassar, the capital of South Sulawesi, from Yogyakarta Province.
- Contact with the plane was lost around 1:30 pm local time on Saturday.
- At least 10 people were on board, including three government workers.
- The plane is an ATR 42-500, which can carry 42 to 50 people.
- Around 400 rescue personnel, including military and police, are involved in the search.
- The search area is near Mount Bulusaraung, where the plane is believed to have come down.
- Indonesia has had several fatal aviation incidents in recent years, affecting its safety record.
