Wreckage from the aircraft was discovered by a search boat on the seabed of the English Channel on Sunday morning.
Both Sala and pilot David Ibbotson are missing and presumed dead after the Piper Malibu aircraft went missing on January 22.
David Mearns, a renowned shipwreck hunter who headed the private search for Sala, tweeted: “Wreckage of the plane carrying Emiliano Sala and piloted by David Ibbotson was located early this morning by the FPV MORVEN.
“As agreed with the AAIB they moved the GEO OCEAN III over the position we provided them to visually identify the plane by ROV.
“The families of Emiliano Sala and David Ibbotson have been notified by Police. The AAIB will be making a statement tomorrow. Tonight our sole thoughts are with the families and friends of Emiliano and David.”
Speaking to Sky Sports News, Mearns added: “Our job is done. This is an active investigation now in the hands of the AAIB, and they will be taking over as agreed.
“We’ve had a long trip back and all I could think about was the families. This is what they wanted us to do, we’ve achieved it and that’s the best we could have hoped for – the best outcome.
“An incredibly tragic and sad, and a devastating moment, but at least some of their questions will be answered because of what we will be able to do today.”
Guernsey Police had initially been searching for Sala, but called it off after four days.
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*Chei,just like that.....RIP to him..At least his family will find closure!!!
Just like that he is gone. What a world! May his soul find rest. So painful.
ReplyDeleteSo sad! RIP to Emiliano and David
ReplyDeleteThis is sad!.
ReplyDeleteMay God comfort their family and friends. Emiliano's sister's passionate plea and tears last week when the search was suspended was so heartbreaking to watch and now this...
ReplyDeleteRIP to the departed souls.
ReplyDeleteChaiii
ReplyDeleteMay their souls rest In peace.
ReplyDeleteNo I don't want to believe they are dead. Who knows maybe they fell out from the plane somewhere else. Lord please let them be located
ReplyDeleteThey are long gone; too much Hollywood dey worry you
DeleteThis is a terrible news.
ReplyDeleteThis is so sad. It is well.
ReplyDeletesuch a tragic loss,rip to him and may God alone comfort the family he left behind
ReplyDeleteMay his soul rest in peace
ReplyDeleteMay their souls Rest In Peace 🙏🏼
ReplyDeleteIt is well.