YOGYAKARTA - In this article, the specifications of the ATR 42-500 aircraft belonging to Indonesia Air Transport (IAT) which crashed in the Bantimurung Bulusaraung National Park area, South Sulawesi (South Sulawesi) will be discussed.
It is known that the plane had lost contact in the Maros Regency area, South Sulawesi on Saturday, January 17, 2026, while on its way from Adisutjipto Airport, Yogyakarta to Sultan Hasanuddin Airport, Makassar.
The ATR 42-500 aircraft that suffered the accident was carrying 11 people consisting of eight crew members and three passengers. The one who served as the Pilot in Command (PIC) during the flight was Capt. Andy Dahananto.
Based on data from the Ministry of Transportation, the aircraft with the registration PK-THT was produced in 2000 with serial number 611. Currently, the aircraft is operated by Indonesia Air Transport (IAT) which is listed as the holder of Air Operator Certificate (AOC) 034.
Aircraft Specifications ATR 42-500According to the official website of Indonesia Air Transport, the ATR 42-500 aircraft can fly at a maximum altitude of 7,620 m. The air transport unit can cover a distance of 2,037 km and a total passenger capacity outside the crew of 46 seats.
The ATR 42-500 aircraft operated by IAT has a high-end interior with carefully selected materials. Not only that, the cabin of this aircraft also offers luxury for efficient and comfortable business or vacation travel for travelers.
"Our ATR 42-500 series can be your office and conference room in the air," IAT said on its official website.
Furthermore, Indonesia Air stated that the ATR 42-500 series is the latest air transport unit. With the latest design, this aircraft is equipped with new engines, new propellers, a newly designed cabin, and increased weight capacity.
"Our ATR 42 series is registered in the Part by Hour Program of Sabena," said the IAT statement.
In terms of dimensions, the ATR 42-500 has a fuselage length of around 22.7 meters, with a wingspan of 24.58 meters. The height of the aircraft is recorded at around 7.59 meters, while its empty weight is in the range of 11,250 kilograms or around 11 tons.
In terms of performance, the ATR 42-500 has a takeoff speed of 112 KCAS. Its maximum cruising speed can reach 556 kilometers per hour. This flying ability is supported by an ascent rate of up to 1,851 feet per minute, with the most efficient ascent speed at 160 KCAS. This aircraft has a maximum take-off weight of 18,600 kilograms, making it relatively lighter than aircraft in the same class.
Regarding price, the Aircraft Cost Calculator page states that the selling value of the ATR 42-500 depends heavily on various factors. For a used unit, the average price is in the range of US$4.5 million or around Rp75.99 billion. Meanwhile, Aero Corner estimates that the price of one ATR 42-500 unit can reach US$12.1 million, equivalent to approximately Rp204.6 billion.
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