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Jakarta, Indonesia: Indonesian authorities confirmed on Friday that all 10 victims from the fatal crash of an Indonesia Air Transport (IAT) ATR 42-500 turboprop aircraft have been recovered, concluding a seven-day search and rescue operation on the steep slopes of Mount Bulusaraung in South Sulawesi. The aircraft, registered PK-THT, disappeared from radar on January 17 while on a maritime surveillance mission for the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries. It was en route from Adisutjipto Airport, Yogyakarta, to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport in Makassar when contact was lost during its final approach. Rescue teams, comprising personnel from the National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas), military, police, and volunteers, faced rugged terrain, steep ravines, dense fog, and volatile weather throughout the operation. Bodies were found in scattered locations on the mountainside and transported to forensic specialists in Makassar for Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) procedures. By Friday morning, the 10th and final victim had been located, marking the official end of the recovery phase. Authorities expressed condolences to the families of the victims and reiterated support for identification and repatriation processes. A key breakthrough in the investigation came with the recovery of the aircraft’s cockpit voice recorder (CVR) and flight data recorder (FDR) from the wreckage. A joint SAR team located both units intact in the tail section of the aircraft on January 21, despite adverse weather delaying initial access. Following extraction from the crash site, the devices were secured and transported to a checkpoint in Tompobulu village, before being handed over to the National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT), Indonesia’s official air accident investigation authority. Basarnas Chief Air Marshal Mohammad Syafii confirmed that the recorders will be analyzed to reconstruct the sequence of events leading up to the crash. Earlier in the response, the KNKT classified the crash as a Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) incident, indicating the aircraft was under control when it impacted the mountain slope although classification does not imply pilot intent or assign fault. The investigation team has not yet publicly disclosed a definitive cause, citing the ongoing analysis of flight recorder data and other evidence. The ATR 42-500 turboprop was conducting a routine surveillance mission in support of fisheries and maritime resource monitoring when it vanished. Initial reports indicated 10 people on board, including seven crew members and three passengers from the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries. The mountainous crash zone spans portions of Maros and Pangkajene and Islands regencies, complicating early rescue efforts and driving a multi-agency coordinated response.

Search Ends After All 10 Victims Are Found In Indonesia ATR-42 Crash In Sulawesi Mountains

Aviation Today News Desk / January 25, 2026

Jakarta, Indonesia: Indonesian authorities confirmed on Friday that all 10 victims from the fatal crash of an Indonesia Air Transport […]

Auckland, New Zealand: On October 14, 2025, Air New Zealand Flight NZ5095, a regional ATR turboprop aircraft, was forced to return to Auckland approximately 40 minutes into its flight to Taupō. Pilots received a system alert indicating a potential technical issue, prompting a precautionary return to base for engineering inspection. The aircraft landed safely at Auckland Airport at around 5:35 PM local time, without declaring an emergency. No injuries were reported among passengers or crew. Following the return, the aircraft underwent a full inspection by engineering teams. While the exact nature of the system alert was not disclosed, Air New Zealand confirmed that the decision to return was in line with standard safety procedures. Affected passengers were rebooked on the next available flights to Taupō, and the airline provided necessary assistance to minimize disruption. This incident follows a similar occurrence on October 5, 2025, when Flight NZ3, a Boeing 777-300ER operating from Los Angeles to Auckland, returned to Los Angeles shortly after takeoff due to an electrical fault affecting the aircraft's power distribution system. Passengers experienced rising cabin temperatures and a temporary loss of in-flight entertainment. The aircraft landed safely, and engineers conducted an extensive inspection before clearing it for future operations. Air New Zealand emphasized that these precautionary returns reflect the airline's commitment to passenger safety and adherence to standard safety protocols. The airline's Chief Operating Officer, Alex Marren, stated, "All actions taken were consistent with standard safety procedures," and reiterated that passenger safety remains the airline's top priority.

Air New Zealand Flight NZ5095 Returns To Auckland Safely After Mid-Flight System Alert

Aviation Today News Desk / October 16, 2025

Auckland, New Zealand: On October 14, 2025, Air New Zealand Flight NZ5095, a regional ATR turboprop aircraft, was forced to

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