An Indonesian ATR 42-500 turboprop aircraft, with registration PK-THT, disappeared from radar screens on Saturday, January 17, 2026, while on a flight from Yogyakarta to Makassar, South Sulawesi. The aircraft was carrying a total of 11 individuals, comprising eight crew members and three passengers. Contact with the plane was lost around 1:17 PM local time (04:20 UTC) as it was approaching Makassar Airport, specifically near the Leang-Leang area within Maros Regency, a region characterized by mountainous terrain. Air traffic control had issued instructions for approach to Runway 21, but observed the aircraft deviating from its path, losing communication after subsequent redirection attempts. Social media has been circulating videos purportedly showing burning wreckage scattered on Mount Bulu Saraung, located close to where the aircraft's last signal was received. An explosion was also reportedly heard before the plane vanished. While Indonesian authorities have yet to officially confirm a crash, the National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) in Makassar has promptly mobilized search and rescue teams to the coordinates of the last known position and the areas where debris has been sighted. The incident is a developing story, with ongoing efforts to locate the aircraft and its occupants.