Passenger Plane Disappears in Indonesia

Indonesian media and official agencies confirmed on Saturday, January 17, 2026, the disappearance of a regional passenger ATR 42-500 aircraft. Search operations are underway to determine its location and the circumstances of the incident.

Indonesian media and official agencies confirmed on Saturday, January 17, 2026, the disappearance of a regional passenger ATR 42-500 aircraft. Search operations are currently underway to determine the aircraft's location and the circumstances of the incident. Preliminary reports indicate that several people were on board. It is reported that contact with the plane was lost shortly after takeoff.

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