Rescue Efforts Intensify After Passenger Plane Crashes in Indonesia
A devastating plane crash has claimed multiple lives after a regional passenger aircraft went missing while flying over the Indonesian mountains on Saturday. The Indonesian Air Transport ATR 42-500 was on its way from Yogyakarta to Makassar, capital of South Sulawesi province, when it lost contact with air traffic control.
Rescue teams have made significant progress in the search and recovery efforts, retrieving a body and aircraft wreckage in a ravine near Mount Bulusaraung. The body has not been identified, but is believed to be from the turboprop plane that was carrying 11 people, including eight crew members and three passengers from the Marine Affairs and Fisheries Ministry.
The aircraft was last tracked at 1:17 pm local time over the Leang-Leang area of Maros district, a mountainous region in South Sulawesi. Weather conditions were poor, with clouds and near-zero visibility. Air traffic control instructed the plane to correct its approach alignment before it vanished from radar.
Rescue teams have deployed multiple units, including air force helicopters, drones, and ground units, to scour the rugged terrain for signs of the wreckage. They have found scattered debris, including parts of the aircraft frame and passenger seats, which has helped narrow down the search zone.
"Hopes are growing after hikers on Mount Bulusaraung reported finding scattered debris and small fires at the scene," said Maj. Gen. Bangun Nawoko, the South Sulawesi's Hasanuddin military commander. "Rescue teams continue to move toward the wreckage site despite strong winds, heavy fog, and steep terrain."
The rescue efforts have been hampered by poor weather conditions, with visibility limited to just 5 meters at times. The search and recovery operation has also raised concerns about air transportation safety in Indonesia, which relies heavily on domestic flights.
This latest incident comes after a series of transportation accidents in recent years, including ferry sinkings and plane crashes.
A devastating plane crash has claimed multiple lives after a regional passenger aircraft went missing while flying over the Indonesian mountains on Saturday. The Indonesian Air Transport ATR 42-500 was on its way from Yogyakarta to Makassar, capital of South Sulawesi province, when it lost contact with air traffic control.
Rescue teams have made significant progress in the search and recovery efforts, retrieving a body and aircraft wreckage in a ravine near Mount Bulusaraung. The body has not been identified, but is believed to be from the turboprop plane that was carrying 11 people, including eight crew members and three passengers from the Marine Affairs and Fisheries Ministry.
The aircraft was last tracked at 1:17 pm local time over the Leang-Leang area of Maros district, a mountainous region in South Sulawesi. Weather conditions were poor, with clouds and near-zero visibility. Air traffic control instructed the plane to correct its approach alignment before it vanished from radar.
Rescue teams have deployed multiple units, including air force helicopters, drones, and ground units, to scour the rugged terrain for signs of the wreckage. They have found scattered debris, including parts of the aircraft frame and passenger seats, which has helped narrow down the search zone.
"Hopes are growing after hikers on Mount Bulusaraung reported finding scattered debris and small fires at the scene," said Maj. Gen. Bangun Nawoko, the South Sulawesi's Hasanuddin military commander. "Rescue teams continue to move toward the wreckage site despite strong winds, heavy fog, and steep terrain."
The rescue efforts have been hampered by poor weather conditions, with visibility limited to just 5 meters at times. The search and recovery operation has also raised concerns about air transportation safety in Indonesia, which relies heavily on domestic flights.
This latest incident comes after a series of transportation accidents in recent years, including ferry sinkings and plane crashes.
The whole situation with the plane crash in Indonesia is super heartbreaking. I mean, can you even imagine being on that flight and not knowing what's happening? It's like, one minute you're flying along, and the next, it's like... nothing. No communication, no warning... it's just terrifying.
. The fact that hikers on Mount Bulusaraung found scattered debris and small fires is like a tiny glimmer of hope 
. It shows that even in the midst of tragedy, there's always something to cling to. And let's not forget all the training and practice those rescue teams have had – they're just doing their job, and I have no doubt they'll do everything humanly possible to find out what happened to that plane 
. We should be sending lots of positive vibes to everyone involved 
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like i was just thinking about traveling to indonesia soon and now this is happening
the search and rescue efforts are so intense 
they found a body and wreckage in that ravine near mount bulusaraung wooo 
but seriously the weather conditions are crazy 
my heart goes out to the victims' families 
. And now there’s this other incident to consider and the thought of all these accidents happening in Indonesia is really getting me worried 
... I don’t know what the solution is but surely we need to talk about improving air transportation safety here.
its like the admin just doesnt care about the content anymore... anyway back to this news, intensifying rescue efforts in Indonesia is good but what's with all these accidents happening here? Like what's going on with air traffic control and safety regulations? You'd think they'd be more strict after all the recent incidents. And 11 people lost their lives already it's just not right 
This is so disheartening 
. It's like they're performing a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, where one wrong move could be disastrous 
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what's new? another plane crash in indonesia 
the poor souls on board... 11 people lost their lives. might as well be a miracle it wasn't more 
. rescue teams have been working overtime to find those scattered bits of metal... fingers crossed they get it all out before the weather decides to make another visit 
. and yeah, air transportation safety in indonesia needs some serious TLC 
but still, i think we need to be realistic about air transport safety in indonesia - they've got a lot of planes taking off and landing every day, and with the number of accidents happening lately, something needs to change 
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but at the same time, it's crazy how poor visibility can make search ops so tough 
like, 5 meters of visibility? that's super limited! 
This plane was last tracked with near-zero visibility and now they're saying it vanished into thin air... literally. 
And what's really worrying me is that this incident raises serious questions about air transportation safety in Indonesia. We need to see more stringent regulations and better preparedness in place before more lives are lost. 
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Maybe if they organized the sections by time, like "last tracked", "found scattered debris", etc... it'd be easier to follow along and not feel so lost in the chaos of it all. 
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maybe someone can share some tips on how to stay calm while watching the updates on social media? 
this is so sad, like what's going on with these planes? first it's boats and now planes 
i know the weather can be bad over there but come on, how many lives have to be lost already? 
, i can't help but wonder what measures can be taken to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future 
perhaps an overhaul of air traffic control procedures or more stringent safety regulations