Archive · 18 Jan 2026
Indonesian Plane Missing with 11 Onboard
An airplane with 11 people on board, including 8 crew members and 3 passengers, has gone missing near Makassar in Indonesia.
The plane disappeared from radar while flying low over the ocean.
Videos on social media show what might be the wreckage on a mountain called Mount Bulu Saraung.
The plane was operated by Indonesia’s Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries.
Rescue teams are being sent to the area to look for the plane and the people on board.
The authorities have not yet confirmed if the plane has crashed.
The plane departed from Yogyakarta and was heading to the capital city of South Sulawesi.
Hikers on the mountain reported finding scattered debris, including markings consistent with the airline’s logo, and seeing small fires still burning in the area.
An Indonesian ATR 42-500 aircraft with 11 people on board has gone missing near Makassar.
Videos on social media show possible debris on Mount Bulu Saraung, including burning wreckage and scattered belongings.
The aircraft disappeared from radar while flying at low altitude over the ocean, with the last signal received at 04:20 UTC.
Contact with the aircraft was lost around 1:17 pm local time, with 8 crew members and 3 passengers on board.
Indonesian authorities have not yet confirmed a crash, and rescue teams are being deployed to the area.
- Who
- 11 people on board, including 8 crew members and 3 passengers
- What
- An Indonesian ATR 42-500 aircraft has gone missing
- When
- Contact lost around 1:17 pm local time, last signal at 04:20 UTC
- Where
- Near Makassar, Indonesia, with possible debris near Mount Bulu Saraung
- Why
- Unknown, search and rescue operations ongoing
Official Statement
Social Media Reports
Debris Confirmation
Official Statement
Indonesian authorities have not yet confirmed a crash or the location of the debris.
Social Media Reports
Videos on social media show possible debris on Mount Bulu Saraung, including burning wreckage and scattered belongings.
- Aircraft Type
- ATR 42-500
- Operator
- Indonesia Air Transport (operated by Indonesia’s Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries)
- Last Signal
- 04:20 UTC
- Location Lost
- 12 miles (20 km) northeast of Makassar Airport
- Passengers
- 3
- Crew Members
- 8
- Total On Board
- 11
- Possible Debris Location
- Mount Bulu Saraung
- Departure Location
- Yogyakarta
- Destination
- Capital city of South Sulawesi
Sources
Indonesian ATR aircraft with 11 on board goes missing, debris seen on mountain
Indonesian ATR 42-500 aircraft disappears near Makassar with 11 on board, wreckage sighted on mountain
Indonesian plane with 11 people on board goes missing, search underway
Search Underway For Indonesia Air Transport Plane With 10 On Board
Indonesian passenger plane with 11 on board goes missing over mountainous region - Telegraph India
Indonesia searching for missing surveillance plane with 11 onboard
ATR 42-500 Fisheries Surveillance Aircraft Missing Near Maros in South Sulawesi Indonesia, Search Underway for 11 On Board
11 Missing After Passenger Plane Vanishes Over Indonesia’s Mountains
Search Underway For Indonesia Air Transport Plane With 10 On Board
Indonesian Plane with 11 People Vanishes in Mountainous Region
Indonesian ATR plane with 11 onboard goes missing near Makassar; massive search operations underway
Indonesian authorities find wreckage of missing surveillance plane with 11 on board
Indonesian Authorities Find Wreckage Of Missing Surveillance Plane With 11 On Board
Aircraft loses contact in Indonesia’s South Sulawesi, search underway
Rescues race to locate passengers after debris from missing Indonesian plane found
Indonesia finds wreckage of missing surveillance plane carrying 10, one body
