There appears to be much confusion over the precise number of POB. Indonesian police are quoted as saying that 50 were manifested on the flight from Medan, but that "12 crew" and more than 100 others were reportedly on the flight to Medan itself.
It had traveled from the capital, Jakarta, and stopped at two locations before arriving at Medan. The air force is still to trying to determine how many people got off or boarded during that journey. Many passengers were families of military personnel. Hitching rides on military planes to reach remote destinations is common in Indonesia, a sprawling archipelago that spans three time zones.
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Other reports say the plane hit at least two houses and a hotel. It is believed some are still trapped inside the structures so there may be additional casualties on the ground.