Aircraft crash near Makassar-Sultan Hasanuddin Airport

10 fatalities • Mt Bulusaraung, Indonesia • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft traveling from Yogyakarta to Makassar crashed into Mount Bulusaraung during its descent, resulting in the loss of all ten people on board.

What happened

A flight originating from Yogyakarta-Adisutjipto Airport was en route to Makassar-Sultan Hasanuddin Airport with ten individuals on board. During the descent toward runway 21, the aircraft struck Mount Bulusaraung, a peak reaching an elevation of 5,135 feet, situated approximately 26 km northeast of the destination airport. The impact caused the aircraft to disintegrate. The wreckage was subsequently located at an altitude of 5,100 feet.

Findings

  • The aircraft was not positioned on the proper approach path for landing on runway 21 at the time of the collision.
  • The accident resulted in 10 fatalities and no survivors.
  • The crash occurred during the descent phase of flight.

Probable cause

The aircraft was not on the correct approach path for landing on the intended runway during its descent.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2026-01-17 ATR42-500 accident near Mt Bulusaraung, Indonesia?

An aircraft traveling from Yogyakarta to Makassar crashed into Mount Bulusaraung during its descent, resulting in the loss of all ten people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 2026-01-17 ATR42-500 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 10 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2026-01-17 involved a ATR42-500, registration PK-THT, operated by Surveillance for Marine and Fisheries Resources - Pengawasan Sumber Daya Kelautan dan Perikanan (PSDKP), at Mt Bulusaraung, Indonesia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft was not on the correct approach path for landing on the intended runway during its descent.

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