Tourist plane crashes in Peru, killing 13 on a Nazca Lines sightseeing flight
Authorities are investigating the crash of a sightseeing plane that killed 13 tourists and crew members while flying over the Nazca Lines.
- On Saturday, a sightseeing plane operated by Aerodiana crashed near the Nazca Lines in southern Peru, killing all 13 people on board, including 11 passengers and two crew members.
- The aircraft departed from Pisco shortly after 1:00 pm before losing contact with the control tower, prompting Peruvian authorities to launch an investigation into the crash over the UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Police Major Jorge Andrade told reporters, "We have information that 11 passengers and two crew members have died," while footage showed the aircraft's wreckage smoldering in the Pueblo Viejo area.
- Similar fatal accidents in 2010 and 2022 highlight persistent safety challenges for sightseeing operators, with high winds exceeding 40 kilometres per hour having suspended flights at nearby airports on Friday.
- The Nazca Lines attract approximately 100,000 annual visitors, contributing to Peru's broader tourism sector that hosted over 4.1 million tourists in 2025, according to the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism.
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A plane carrying tourists crashed in Nazca, Peru. All 13 passengers on board died on the spot. The plane was on an aerial tour of the Nazca Lines. Authorities are working to identify the deceased and contact their families.
According to RPP radio, seven Italians, two Germans and two Spaniards are among the victims. There are no survivors, confirmed the police who did not specify the causes of the accident during a visit to this famous archaeological site.
Tourist plane crash leaves 13 dead near Nazca Lines in Peru - The Tribune
At least 13 people, including 11 passengers and two crew members, were killed after a sightseeing aircraft crashed near Peru's Nazca Lines. The plane caught fire after crashing shortly after taking off from Pisco. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
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Plane carrying tourists crashes in Peru, killing 13 on a Nazca Lines sightseeing flight
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A plane carrying tourists crashed into a field in Peru on Saturday outside the city of Nazca killing 13 people, local authorities said.
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