Only six people survived the Chapecoense flight disaster that killed 71 when a charter plane hit a mountain en route to the Brazilian club's continental cup final in Colombia.

All the bodies of the passengers and crew have been recovered and accounted for following the crash along with the aircraft's black boxes.

Three players, a journalist and two crew members were being treated for severe injuries at local hospitals.

Here's what we know about them so far:

Chapecoense defender Alan Ruschel suffered spine injuries.

The 27-year-old was pictured arriving in hospital, where he is now thought to be stable.

Local media reported he asked to keep his wedding ring and speak to his family as he was treated.

Goalkeeper Jackson Follmann - commonly known solely by his surname - suffered career-ending injuries.

Doctors said he was recovering from the amputation of his right leg.

Central defender Helio Neto - also known by his surname - was the last flight victim to be found alive in the wreckage.

The 31-year-old was placed in intensive care with severe trauma to his skull, thorax and lungs.

He is reportedly recovering after undergoing chest surgery.

Veteran TV and radio journalist Rafael Henzel suffered severe chest trauma.

He remains in hospital.

Flight attendant Ximena Suarez suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Flight technician Erwin Tumiri from Bolivia also survived.

He gave an interview with a Colombian radio station following the crash.