Search under way for 11 aboard Indonesian turboprop near Sulawesi mountains
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An ATR 42-500 turboprop operated by Indonesia Air Transport carrying 11 people vanished after losing radar contact while approaching Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport in South Sulawesi. A multi‑agency search—with air force helicopters, drones and ground teams—was launched, aided by reports of debris with an Indonesia Air Transport logo seen on Mount Bulusaraung amid clouds and about 5-mile visibility. The aircraft reportedly deviated from its planned approach and radio contact was lost.
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