Precision Air Flight 494, Airline disaster in Tanzania
Precision Air Flight 494 did not complete a takeoff roll and skidded off the runway into Lake Victoria
The accident occurred on November 24, 2004 on the company's 11th anniversary
This event led to increased awareness and measures for aviation safety in Africa
The passengers evacuated successfully, but one passenger drowned due to a lack of life vest
Despite the wet lease arrangement, this accident is considered as the first crash of a Precision Air flight
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