The head of Indonesia’s search and rescue agency confirmed an Aviastar Twin Otter DHC-6 aircraft lost contact shortly after taking off from the remote Masamba airport in North Luwu to the provincial capital Makassar at 2:29 pm (0629 GMT).
“We are still waiting for more detailed information but me and my team are flying to Masamba tonight,” agency chief Bambang Sulistyo told AFP.
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