In pictures: Indonesia air crash

1 of 8 An Indonesian airliner carrying 117 people has crashed into a residential area after taking off from an airport in Medan, the country's third largest city.

2 of 8 The 24-year-old plane reportedly burst into flames seconds after taking off, before breaking up on impact.

3 of 8 Rescue workers were quickly on the scene, charged with the task of locating survivors and removing dozens of bodies from the wreckage.

4 of 8 As salvage operations continued, troops secured the site.

5 of 8 In the country's capital, Jakarta, where the plane was heading, relatives of passengers have begun grieving for loved ones who will not arrive.

6 of 8 Because the plane crashed in a heavily residential area, there were significant numbers of casualties on the ground.

7 of 8 Just a few sections of the main body of the plane survived the crash impact.

8 of 8 Nevertheless, flights continue into Medan's busy airport, even as searches of the crash site are carried out.