13 Dead as Tourist Plane Crashes in Peru; Victims Include Italians, Spaniards, Germans, Peruvians

A tourist plane crashed near Nazca, Peru, killing all 13 people aboard, including 11 foreign tourists.

The victims were identified as seven Italians, two Spaniards, two Germans, and the two Peruvian pilots. The aircraft, a Cessna Grand Caravan C-208 operated by Aerodiana, was on a sightseeing flight over the Nazca Lines when it reported an emergency and lost contact with air traffic control. The crash occurred about two kilometers from the Nazca airport.

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The Minister of Transport and Communications is carrying out the corresponding investigation and the chancellor is communicating with the consulates of the foreign citizens who have lost their lives.

Peruvian authorities, including the Ministry of Transport and Communications and the Directorate General of Civil Aeronautics, have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident. The President of Peru, Keiko Fujimori, expressed deep regret and stated that the transport minister is overseeing the investigation while the foreign minister is contacting the consulates of the foreign nationals who died.

The airline, Aerodiana, expressed its condolences to the families of the victims and affirmed its commitment to safety, noting its 18 years of operation. The company pledged full cooperation with the authorities in the investigation. The incident follows a period of increased wind speeds in the Ica region, though the direct impact on the crash is not yet known.

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Aerodiana expressed its deep regret for the accident and extended its condolences and solidarity to the families of the deceased, in addition to accompanying their pain with respect and absolute willingness to provide the necessary support.