The Bolivian Lamia plane crashed in the Colombian countryside today after suffering from electrical problems.
A total of 75 people were killed including the vast majority of Brazilian football team Chapecoense.
These pictures have since emerged showing the wreckage of the plane.
Members of forensics teams can be seen carrying out the grim task of recovering the bodies of victims.
But following the horrific accident, their belongings were left strewn across the grass in a scene of complete devastation after the majority of passengers lost their lives.
Pilot Miquel Quiroga has been hailed a hero after ditching fuel in the moments before the crash.
Had the plane exploded then it is likely all onboard would have been killed. Five people survived however the pilot also died.
Pictures show the pilot in the cabin of the plane with some of the footballers shortly before take-off.
The plane, which was travelling to Medellin airport, fell from the sky after suffering electrical problems.
The jet split in two when it crashed in mountains shortly at around 10pm local time (3am UK time), shortly before it was due to land.
Haunting footage shows football players and other passengers inside a doomed jet moments before it crashed in Colombia leaving dozens feared dead.
Two players for the Brazilian side Chapecoense can be seen smiling for the Instagram selfie video.
Ruschel says: "In not long, we’ll be arriving in Colombia. We’re coming Colombia."
Other passengers can be seen behind relaxing and sleeping.
