13 killed as tourist plane crashes near Peru's Nazca Lines
A tourist plane crashed near the Nazca Lines in Peru, resulting in the deaths of all 13 people on board, including 11 foreign tourists. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the accident, which occurred shortly after a sandstorm in the region.
Why it matters
The incident highlights safety concerns regarding tourist aviation in the Nazca region and involves international casualties, drawing global attention.
At least 13 people were killed after a tourist plane crashed into a field near the Peruvian city of Nazca on Saturday, local authorities said.A National Police spokesperson told reporters at the scene that the victims included 11 passengers, the pilot and a co-pilot or guide. The aircraft was on a sightseeing flight over the Nazca Lines, one of the Ica region's best-known tourist attractions, when it crashed. The accident occurred a day after a sandstorm affected the area.Nazca authorities said the plane had departed from the nearby city of Ica and was operated by Peruvian aviation company Aerodiana.
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