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Precision Air plane crashes into Lake Victoria in Tanzania

Breaking NEWS: Precision Air carrying 49 passengers crashed. #PrecisionAir

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According to authorities, a Precision Air airplane crashed upon arrival at Bukoba Airport in Tanzania. It operated flight PW494 from Dar es Salaam to Bukoba, Tanzania. Although there are still a lot of details unknown, PW 494 carried 49 passengers and 4 crew members, according to recent accounts from the local media. The incident would have happened on the final approach.

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The largest privately owned airline in Tanzania, Precision Air, identified the aircraft as flight PW 494 and said that it was “engaged in an accident as it was entering Bukoba Airport.” There was no other information in the airline’s statement.

The tail of an ATR 42-500 aircraft with the registration PW 494 is visible above the water, and a rescue mission is currently underway. The airport has dispatched all necessary support personnel and boats to the neighboring aircraft. While some people are swimming away from the water, it appears as though certain turbo blades of the airplane are merged together.

TBC said that 15 people had so far been saved, but it was unclear how many people were on board or whether any people had died.

According to the state-run Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation (TBC), a Precision Air plane crashed into Lake Victoria in Tanzania while attempting to land at an airstrip in Bukoba on Sunday.

Only the plane’s green and brown tail was visible above the surface of Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Africa, in video footage and photos that went viral on social media.

Precision Air just released the following statement on #PW494: pic.twitter.com/jfPai1QJrI
— Aviation Safety Network (ASN) (@AviationSafety) November 6, 2022
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According to TBC, the jet “dropped in Lake Victoria this morning due to storm and heavy rainfall,” after taking off from the country’s capital Dar es Salaam. The largest lake in Africa, Lake Victoria, borders Bukoba Airport.

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Boeing Transfers Rocket Stage to NASA, Paving Way for Human Moon Mission

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Boeing has achieved a significant milestone by providing NASA with the second core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket.

This crucial component, crafted at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF), is set to propel the Artemis II crew into lunar orbit, marking humanity’s return to deep space after a 50-year hiatus.

The monumental Boeing-built rocket stage, the largest element of the Artemis II mission, will embark on a journey aboard the Pegasus barge, traveling 900 miles to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.

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Upon arrival, it will be meticulously integrated with other essential Artemis II components, including the upper stage, solid rocket boosters, and NASA’s Orion spacecraft within the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building. This intricate integration process is a vital step toward the eagerly anticipated Artemis II launch, slated for 2025.

“Boeing-built products helped land humankind on the moon in 1969, and we’re proud to continue that legacy through the Artemis generation,” remarked Dave Dutcher, vice president and program manager for Boeing’s SLS program. “Together, with NASA and our industry partners and suppliers, we are building the world’s most capable rocket and paving the way to deep space through America’s rocket factory in New Orleans.”

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The delivery of Core Stage 2 marks a significant achievement in the evolution of the SLS rocket. Towering over 200 feet and powered by four RS-25 engines, this core stage, coupled with two solid-fueled booster rockets, will generate a staggering 8.8 million pounds of thrust. This immense power is crucial to launching Artemis II and future missions into the vast expanse of space.

The SLS rocket stands unparalleled in its capability to transport both crew and substantial cargo to the moon and beyond in a single launch. Its extraordinary capacity will facilitate the delivery of human-rated spacecraft, habitats, and scientific missions to destinations including the moon and Mars, ushering in a new era of space exploration.