Durian – Indonesia’s National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) on Saturday, 17 January 2026 confirmed that an aircraft ATR 400, operated by Indonesia Air Transport, has lost contact with ground control tower when en-route from Yogyakarta to Makassar around 1.17pm central Indonesia’s time with 11 people were on board – 8 crew and 3 passengers.
Initial information gathered from AirNav Indonesia, the last position of the aircraft last position is predicted around Leang-leang area in Maros Regency, South Sulawesi. according to the Makassar’s SAR Office Operating Chief Andi Sultan.
Basarnas Makassar has deployed 25 personnel to the expected location.
“Personnel are on their way to the location that is informed in the area of Leang-leang,” Andi Sultan said. ***
