Regional passenger aircraft with 11 people missing in Indonesia; search underway

Key Highlights

• The plane was last tracked at 01:17 pm in the Leang-Leang area of Maros, a mountainous district of South Sulawesi province.
• Multiple search and rescue teams, supported by air force helicopters, drones and ground units have been deployed, Sari said in a statement.
• Hopes for locating the wreckage grew after hikers on Mount Bulusaraung reported finding scattered debris, a logo consistent with Indonesia Air Transport markings, and small fires still burning at the scene.
• “The sightings were reported to authorities and are being verified by rescue teams attempting to reach the area,” said Maj.
• Gen.