Precision Air passenger plane crashes into Lake Victoria in Tanzania - in pictures

  • Rescuers attempt to recover the Precision Air passenger plane that crashed into Lake Victoria in Bukoba, Tanzania. Reuters
    Rescuers attempt to recover the Precision Air passenger plane that crashed into Lake Victoria in Bukoba, Tanzania. Reuters
  • The plane was carrying 43 people when it attempted to land in the lakeside town of Bukoba. AFP
    The plane was carrying 43 people when it attempted to land in the lakeside town of Bukoba. AFP
  • At least three people were killed, the state broadcaster said in a tweet, citing a local official. Reuters
    At least three people were killed, the state broadcaster said in a tweet, citing a local official. Reuters
  • There was no immediate confirmation from the airline, which said earlier that 26 people had been rescued. Reuters
    There was no immediate confirmation from the airline, which said earlier that 26 people had been rescued. Reuters
  • Flight PW494 departed from the commercial capital Dar es Salaam. EPA
    Flight PW494 departed from the commercial capital Dar es Salaam. EPA
  • The cause was not immediately clear, but Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation said the incident took place amid storms and heavy rain. EPA
    The cause was not immediately clear, but Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation said the incident took place amid storms and heavy rain. EPA
  • A witness said he saw the plane flying unsteadily as it approached the airport in poor visibility conditions, saying it took a turn for the airport but then veered into the lake. EPA
    A witness said he saw the plane flying unsteadily as it approached the airport in poor visibility conditions, saying it took a turn for the airport but then veered into the lake. EPA
  • The Precision Air plane in Lake Victoria. Reuters
    The Precision Air plane in Lake Victoria. Reuters
  • Rescue boats and emergency workers continue in their efforts to pull trapped passengers from the plane. Reuters
    Rescue boats and emergency workers continue in their efforts to pull trapped passengers from the plane. Reuters