Police say 13 killed as small plane viewing Nazca Lines in Peru crashes
A small plane carrying tourists to view the Nazca Lines in Peru crashed, killing all 13 people on board, including 11 passengers and two pilots. The Peruvian government is investigating the incident and considering a temporary suspension of airport operations.
Why it matters
The tragedy impacts the tourism industry in Peru and raises questions regarding aviation safety standards for popular archaeological sites.
Those killed included 11 passengers and two pilots flying over the famous archeological site, recognised by UNESCO.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info The Nazca Lines archeological site in Pisco, Peru, is a popular tourist destination, best viewed by air [Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images] By Al Jazeera Staff and AFP Published On 1 Aug 2026 1 Aug 2026 Thirteen people have been killed when a small plane crashed in Peru, according to police.
The crash on Saturday came as the plane was carrying passengers, described by authorities as mostly tourists, to view the famous Nazca Lines, a series of archaeological sites comprising monumental geoglyphs carved into the soil.
“We have information that 11 passengers and two crew members have died,” Police Major Jorge Andrade told reporters from the crash site in the country’s south.
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