SAR Team Finds ATR 42-500 Aircraft Flakes in Maros

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, MAKASSAR -- Combined SAR team found debris from ATR 42-500 plane on the Yogyakarta—Makassar route that was previously reported missing contact in the South Sulawesi region. The findings were obtained in a search operation that is still ongoing.

“The discovery of the plane debris is an important clue in narrowing the search area. The joint SAR team is currently focused on securing the site, logging findings, and adjusting the operation tactics according to the terrain conditions on the ground,” said Basarnas Makassar Head Muhammad Arif Anwar, Sunday (18/1/2026).

Based on the movement data on the ground, at 07:46 WITA the team found debris in the form of an airplane window in small condition at the coordinates 04°55'48” LS—119°44'52” BT, precisely in the area of Bantimurung-Bulusaraung National Park, Maros Regency.

Subsequently, at about 07:49 WITA, the team again found a large fuselage section. A number of debris up to parts of the fuselage were found by air and ground SAR teams.

According to the information, parts of the plane have been opened. In addition, the tail section of the plane was also found, which was located on the south side of the slope below the site of the incident.

“As this progresses, the movement of SAR elements continues to be adjusted, including the shift of SRU (search and rescue units) towards priority points,” Arif as SAR Mission Coordinator (SMC) said.

sumber : Antara