According to the authorities, the ATR-42-500 aircraft with registration 5H-PWF for a domestic flight of Tanzanian private airline Precision Air was on approach for landing at Bukoba Airport in Tanzania, which is known for heavy rains and severe weather conditions at Lake Victoria. I fell After the accident, most of the plane was submerged in water. ðŸ˜
According to the authorities, fishermen and other rescue workers on a fishing board in the lake started an immediate rescue operation, as a result of which 26 passengers were taken out of the submerged ship and transferred to the hospital, while the bodies of three people were recovered. Gone. Officials said that flight PW-494 had arrived in Bukoba from Dar es Salaam, and the pilots were in contact with local authorities on board. The crashed plane was 12 years old and had taken its maiden flight in August 2010. Officials have confirmed the death of 19 passengers and crew members after an ongoing operation of around 8 hours.
My Deepest Condolence to families.
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