Emiliano Sala: Body Recovered From Wrecked Plane

A body has been recovered from amidst the wreckage of the plane which crashed with footballer Emiliano Sala and pilot David Ibbotson on board.

MySportDab report the mission to recover the body, which has not yet been identified, began on Tuesday evening, more than two weeks after the plane crash.

However, due to poor weather conditions the wreckage of the plane has not been recovered and the operation has been brought to a close.

In a statement, the AAIB said: “Following extensive visual examination of the accident site using the remotely operated vehicle (ROV), it was decided to attempt recovery operations.

“In challenging conditions, the AAIB and its specialist contractors successfully recovered the body previously seen amidst the wreckage. The operation was carried out in as dignified a way as possible and the families were kept informed of progress.”

The plane was carrying Cardiff City’s new striker Sala, 28, and Mr Ibbotson, from Crowle, Lincolnshire, to Cardiff on 21 January.