Information about the passengers, including gender and crew details, has not yet been shared with the media.
The aircraft was flying low over the ocean before losing contact, and debris has since been found on a mountainous region on the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia.
According to the transportation minister, at 11:23 local time, the Makassar Area Terminal Service Center (MATSC) air traffic control cleared the aircraft for an approach to Runway 21 at Sultan Hasanuddin Airport in Makassar. During the approach, ATC noticed the aircraft was off the correct path and instructed the crew to adjust their position. Several more course changes were issued before contact was lost after the final instruction. AirNav Indonesia’s MATSC Branch reported the last known position was about 21 km northeast of Runway 21.
Aircraft Information:
Owner/operator: Indonesia Air. (Maritime and Fisheries Surveillance)
Aircraft: ATR 42/72
Registration: PK-THT
Serial Number: 611
Engines: 2 x PWC PW127E
First Flew: 10/10/2000
Age: 25.3 years
Test registration F-WWLR
We’re keeping the families and friends in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Serial Number: 611
Engines: 2 x PWC PW127E
First Flew: 10/10/2000
Age: 25.3 years
Test registration F-WWLR
We’re keeping the families and friends in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
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