Search underway after passenger aircraft with 11 people goes missing in Indonesia
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- A regional passenger aircraft carrying 11 people lost contact with ground control while approaching a mountainous area between Java and Sulawesi islands in Indonesia, prompting a search and rescue operation.
- The ATR 42-500 turboprop, operated by Indonesia Air Transport, vanished from radar near Maros district in South Sulawesi shortly after being instructed to correct its approach to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport.
- Search efforts involve air force helicopters, drones, and ground teams, with hikers reporting debris and small fires on Mount Bulusaraung, which are currently being verified by rescue personnel.
- The aircraft had eight crew members and three passengers from the Marine Affairs and Fisheries Ministry on board, and weather conditions showed clouds with nearly 5-mile
