Summary
Indonesian rescuers found wreckage from a small plane that went missing with 11 people aboard. The plane crashed on Sulawesi island while flying in cloudy weather. Rescue teams are now focusing on finding the people who were on the plane.
Key Facts
- Indonesian rescuers found parts of a missing plane on Sulawesi island.
- The plane had 11 people on board, including eight crew and three passengers.
- It disappeared from radar while flying from Java to Makassar, South Sulawesi.
- The wreckage was found on the slope of Mount Bulusaraung.
- The plane was an ATR 42-500 operated by Indonesia Air Transport.
- The passengers included crew from the Marine Affairs and Fisheries Ministry.
- Rescue efforts are hampered by bad weather and tough terrain.
- Indonesia frequently uses air and sea transport to connect its many islands.
