An Indonesian jetliner crashed into a crowded residential neighborhood in the city of Medan shortly after takeoff on Monday, killing 141 people, some of them on the ground.
Six passengers survived, officials said.
It was the second serious plane crash in Indonesia in nine months.
The Mandala Airlines Boeing 737 was heading to Jakarta when it crashed seconds after takeoff, bursting into flames and sending thick clouds of black smoke high into the air.
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Firefighters struggled to put out the blaze, which engulfed dozens of houses and at least 10 cars, but were assisted by a midmorning rain shower.
The plane was carrying 117 passengers and crew, but "only six people survived," said Alex Widjojo, a spokesman for the airline, contradicting earlier reports that all were killed.
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Zainul Tahar, who is coordinating the search and rescue efforts, said 30 residents were also killed when the plane hit the ground.
The injured were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment.
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