This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-63532896

The article has changed 16 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 6 Version 7
Tanzanian Precision Air plane crashes into Lake Victoria Tanzanian Precision Air plane crashes into Lake Victoria
(32 minutes later)
WATCH: Rescuers search site of crashed plane in TanzaniaWATCH: Rescuers search site of crashed plane in Tanzania
WATCH: Rescuers search site of crashed plane in TanzaniaWATCH: Rescuers search site of crashed plane in Tanzania
A Tanzanian passenger plane has crashed into Lake Victoria as it attempted to land in the lakeside town of Bukoba, killing at least three people.A Tanzanian passenger plane has crashed into Lake Victoria as it attempted to land in the lakeside town of Bukoba, killing at least three people.
The Precision Air flight was carrying 43 people, 26 of whom have been rescued and sent to hospital, an official said.The Precision Air flight was carrying 43 people, 26 of whom have been rescued and sent to hospital, an official said.
The two pilots survived the crash but remain trapped inside the cockpit and have been speaking to local officials.The two pilots survived the crash but remain trapped inside the cockpit and have been speaking to local officials.
Rescue workers and local fishermen are on the scene searching for more survivors. Rescue workers and local fishermen are on the scene trying to rescue those still inside the aircraft.
The plane is almost completely submerged with only the brown and green tail fin above the water, surrounded by rescue workers and fishing boats. Emergency workers have used ropes to pull the ATR-42 aircraft closer to the shore of Lake Victoria, Africa's largest lake. One end of the runway at Bukoba airport lies right next to the shore.
One end of the runway at Bukoba airport lies right next to the shore. It is not clear how many people remain trapped inside the plane
After the crash, the plane was almost completely submerged with only the brown and green tail fin above the water.
Top regional official Albert Chalamila said that three bodies had been recovered so far following the crash, which has been blamed on bad weather.Top regional official Albert Chalamila said that three bodies had been recovered so far following the crash, which has been blamed on bad weather.
Emergency workers are using ropes to try and pull the ATR-42 aircraft out of Lake Victoria, Africa's largest lake.
"We want to see if the landing gear is stuck so that we can ask for more technical assistance to push it out of the waters," said Mr Chalamila.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has expressed her condolences to those affected and called for calm as the rescue operation continues.President Samia Suluhu Hassan has expressed her condolences to those affected and called for calm as the rescue operation continues.
The plane was flying from Tanzania's biggest city, Das es Salaam, to Bukoba via Mwanza.The plane was flying from Tanzania's biggest city, Das es Salaam, to Bukoba via Mwanza.
Precision Air is Tanzania's largest private airline and is partly owned by Kenya Airways. It was founded in 1993 and operates domestic and regional flights.Precision Air is Tanzania's largest private airline and is partly owned by Kenya Airways. It was founded in 1993 and operates domestic and regional flights.
All the latest BBC news about TanzaniaAll the latest BBC news about Tanzania