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An Indonesia Air Transport ATR 42-500 aircraft carrying 11 people (8 crew, 3 passengers) lost contact during a flight from Yogyakarta to Makassar on January 17, 2026 ¹

. The aircraft, registered as PK-THT, was on a surveillance mission for the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries when the incident occurred ³. Search and rescue operations are currently underway in the Maros region of South Sulawesi.

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Indonesia Air Transport ATR 42-500 Aircraft Loses Contact on Domestic Flight

Incident Details

An ATR 42-500 aircraft operated by Indonesia Air Transport lost contact during a scheduled flight from Yogyakarta to Makassar on January 17, 2026. The aircraft, registration PK-THT, was carrying 11 individuals including 8 crew members and 3 passengers ¹

. The flight was conducting a surveillance mission for the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) as part of their routine operations ³.

Flight Specifications and Operations

The ATR 42-500 aircraft, manufactured in 2000 with serial number 611, has a maximum speed of 556 km/h and a service ceiling of 7,620 meters. It is equipped to carry up to 46 passengers ¹

. The aircraft was commanded by Captain Andy Dahananto during the ill-fated flight ².

Chronology of Events

The aircraft departed from Yogyakarta Adi Sucipto Airport (JOG) bound for Makassar Sultan Hasanuddin Airport (UPG)
At 04:23 UTC, the aircraft was directed by Air Traffic Control Makassar Area Terminal Service Center (MATSC) to approach runway 21
During approach, the aircraft deviated from the standard approach path
Air Traffic Control (ATC) issued corrective instructions to realign the aircraft
Loss of contact occurred after the final ATC instruction ²
Source 2
https://finance.detik.com/berita-ekonomi-bisnis/d-8311704/detik-detik-pesawat-atr-dari-yogyakarta-ke-makassar-hilang-kontak

Search and Rescue Efforts

Following the loss of contact, ATC declared a DETRESFA (Distress Phase) and initiated search and rescue procedures. The search operation is currently focused on the limestone mountains of Bantimurung, Leang-leang village, Maros regency. A coordinated effort involving Basarnas, AirNav Indonesia, Indonesian Air Force, and local authorities is underway to locate the missing aircraft ²

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Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Involvement

The three passengers on board were officials from the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries conducting an air surveillance mission. The individuals identified were:

Ferry Irawan - Ship Supervisor Analyst
Deden Mulyana - State Property Manager
Yoga Naufal - Aerial Photography Operator ³
Source 3
https://finance.detik.com/berita-ekonomi-bisnis/d-8312092/identitas-3-pegawai-kkp-penumpang-atr-42-500-yang-hilang-kontak

Regulatory Response

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has issued several circulars emphasizing the importance of weather awareness and proper flight planning, including:

Circular Letter No. 3/2020 regarding extreme weather preparedness
Circular Letter No. 47/2020 about weather minima during flight operations
Circular Letter No. 01/2022 concerning La Niña phenomenon preparedness ²
Source 2
https://finance.detik.com/berita-ekonomi-bisnis/d-8311704/detik-detik-pesawat-atr-dari-yogyakarta-ke-makassar-hilang-kontak