The UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch’s video footage of the plane carrying Cardiff City footballer, Emiliano Sala, has confirmed that one body is visible in the wreckage.
A search of the wreckage began with a remote vehicle confirming that at least one body has been found inside.
In a statement, the AAIB said: “The remotely operated vehicle (ROV) carried out a further search of the area overnight, but did not identify any additional pieces of wreckage.
“Tragically, in video footage from the ROV, one occupant is visible amidst the wreckage. The AAIB is now considering the next steps, in consultation with the families of the pilot and passenger, and the police.”
Marine scientist, David Mearns, had on Sunday confirmed on Twitter that the wreckage had been found after “a couple of hours” of searching the seabed.
An online appeal started by Sala’s agent raised £324,000 for the private search which Mr Mearns offered to help with.
Mearns said it was surprising to see most of the plane intact as opposed to being a debris field.
