Experts Warn About Rights of Families of ATR 42-500 Crash Victims

On January 17, 2026, the ATR 42-500 aircraft tragically crashed at Mount Bulusaraung, South Sulawesi, killing 10 people. This heartbreaking event has drawn attention to the legal aspects of compensation. Columbanus Priaardanto, an aviation law expert, warns the victims’ families to approach legal proceedings carefully to avoid being exploited by unscrupulous parties. He strongly recommends that the victims’ families seek legal assistance to understand their rights under Indonesian law and international conventions, such as the 1999 Montreal Convention. An official statement from PT Indonesia Air Transport is crucial to ensuring that heirs’ rights are upheld.