EMILIANO Sala died from "head and trunk injuries", a post-mortem examination found, an opening inquest at Dorset Coroner's Court heard. PUBLISHED: 13:51, Mon, Feb 11, 2019 | UPDATED: 14:06, Mon, Feb 11, 2019 Emiliano Sala's cause of death has been revealed by the coroner (Image: EXPRESS) The star's body was recovered from the English Channel last week after a new search was launched following a fundraising campaign. The inquest opened at Bournemouth Coroner's Court today at 1.30pm. The Argentine footballer was travelling from Nantes to Cardiff in a light aircraft when it went missing on January 21. Sala latest: Nantes fans paid tribute to Emiliano Sala at the weekend (Image: REUTERS) The plane was being flown by pilot David Ibbotson, whose body has yet to be found. The aircraft lost contact with air traffic control north of Guernsey. More to follow... All rights reserved for this news site express.co.uk and under his responsibility