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An Indonesian ATR 42-500 aircraft has gone missing near Makassar, with social media videos suggesting debris has been spotted on a mountain close to where the plane lost contact. Flight-tracking data indicates that the aircraft, which is operated by Indonesia's Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, vanished from radar while it was flying low over the ocean, where radar coverage is limited. The last signal from the plane was recorded at 04:20 UTC, approximately 12 miles (20 kilometers) northeast of Makassar Airport. Local reports say that communication with the aircraft was lost around 1:17 PM local time. There were 11 individuals aboard, consisting of eight crew members and three passengers. Videos shared online show what looks like burning wreckage in a mountainous area near the summit of Mount Bulu Saraung. The clips captured heavy fog, scattered personal items on rocky ground, and a small fire among the wreckage, with the person filming making an effort to put it out. Reports indicate that the aircraft disappeared from radar while it was nearing Makassar Airport after receiving flight instructions from air traffic control. Indonesian officials have not yet confirmed if there was a crash. Andi Sultan, who leads operations at Indonesia's search and rescue agency in Makassar, stated that rescue teams are being sent to the location.