Image copyright Getty Images/David Ibbotson Image caption Emiliano Sala (left) was on board a plane being flown by pilot David IbbotsonWreckage from a plane carrying Cardiff City footballer Emiliano Sala has been discovered in the English Channel. In a series of tweets on Sunday, marine scientist Mr Mearns said: "The families of Emiliano Sala and David Ibbotson have been notified by police." Skip Twitter post by @davidlmearns Wreckage of the plane carrying Emiliano Sala and piloted by David Ibbotson was located early this morning by the FPV MORVEN. #EmilianoSala — David Mearns (@davidlmearns) February 3, 2019 ReportSpeaking to Argentinian broadcaster Cronica TV, Sala's father Horacio said: "I cannot believe it. Mr Mearns said he was in contact with the Sala family after the wreckage was located and said they "desperately want that plane to be recovered.

Source: BBC February 03, 2019 21:25 UTC