Search and rescue authorities in Indonesia have launched an operation to locate an aircraft reported missing near Makassar, the capital of South Sulawesi, with at least 10 people believed to be onboard.
Officials said contact with the plane was lost while it was flying in the region, prompting an immediate response from aviation and emergency agencies. Rescue teams have been deployed by air and sea to comb the area where the aircraft was last detected.
Indonesia’s search and rescue agency confirmed that coordination is ongoing with local authorities and the military to expand the search radius as weather and terrain conditions are assessed. The area around Makassar includes coastal waters and mountainous regions, which may complicate recovery efforts.
No further details have been released about the aircraft’s type or its intended destination, and authorities say it is too early to determine the cause of the disappearance.
Officials assured the public that updates will be provided as more information becomes available, while families of those onboard are being contacted and supported.
