JAKARTA - The Joint SAR team finally found the debris of the ATR 42-500 aircraft to Yogyakarta-Makassar in the search operation for the aircraft which was previously reported to have lost contact in the South Sulawesi Province.
"The discovery of the aircraft debris is an important clue in narrowing down the search area. The joint SAR team is currently focusing on securing the location, data collection, and adjusting the operation tactics according to the field conditions," said Head of the Makassar Basarnas Office Muhammad Arif Anwar in Makassar, Sunday.
Based on data on the ground, at 07.46 WITA, the team found debris in the form of a small part of the plane's window at coordinates 04°55'48" LS - 119°44'52" BT in the Bantimurung-Bulsaraung National Park area, Maros Regency.
Furthermore, at around 07.49 WITA, a large fuselage part was found. A number of debris to the fuselage was successfully found by the air and ground teams.
The information, the aircraft section has been opened and the tail section of the aircraft was found on the south side of the slope below the location of the incident.
"Along with this development, the movement of SAR elements continues to be adjusted, including the shift of SRU (search and rescue unit) to priority points," said the SAR Mission Coordinator (SMC).
At 08.02 WITA, a large debris was again observed by SRU aju with aerial monitoring using a Caracal helicopter. Furthermore, at 08.11 WITA, the aju team conveyed the need for additional equipment in the form of mountaineering or climbing equipment to reach locations with steep terrain.
However, he added that the terrain conditions at the scene were quite challenging and required special equipment support.
"The position of several points is in the slope area and requires mountaineering equipment. The safety of personnel remains our top priority in carrying out this operation," he said.
The SAR operation involves elements from Basarnas Makassar, TNI, Polri, AirNav, Paskhas, and the support of the local community. Currently, the SAR operation is still ongoing and further developments will be officially announced according to the results in the field.
It is recorded that the plane carried 11 passengers on board, consisting of eight aircraft crew and three passengers.
The names of the crew of the aircraft, namely Captain Andy Dahananto, SIC. FO. Yudha Mahardika, XCU Captain Sukardi, FOO Hariadi, EOB Franky D Tanamal, EOB Junaidi, FA Florencia Lolita, and FA Esther Aprilita S.
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