Indonesian ATR 42 Crashed After Flying Past Two Waypoints, BEA Says

rescue personnel at site of ATR crash in indonesia

Rescue personnel near the debris of the crashed ATR 42-500 in Indonesia.

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LYON—The fatal crash of an ATR 42-500 turboprop near Makassar, Indonesia, on Jan. 17 followed an erratic initial approach, France's bureau of air accidents BEA says in an opening note to its investigation. In a brief description, BEA says it used early data from Indonesian investigation authority...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe.  

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