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13 killed as tourist plane viewing Nazca Lines in Peru crashes

From Al Jazeera · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A small plane carrying tourists crashed in Peru on Saturday, killing all 13 people on board.
  • The aircraft was flying over the Nazca Lines, a UNESCO World Heritage site, when the accident occurred.
  • The crash site was engulfed in flames, preventing any rescue efforts.

A tourist plane crashed in Peru on Saturday, killing all 13 people aboard, including 11 passengers and two pilots. The aircraft was en route to view the Nazca Lines, a series of ancient geoglyphs recognized by UNESCO.

Police confirmed the fatalities, with Major Jorge Andrade stating, "We have information that 11 passengers and two crew members have died." The crash site, located in the country's south, was quickly engulfed in flames, hindering any potential rescue operations. The plane had departed from Pisco, in the Ica region.

Peru is a popular tourist destination, attracting millions of visitors annually to its historical sites like Machu Picchu and Cusco. The Nazca Lines, situated in the desert near the southern coast, are considered one of archaeology's greatest enigmas. These geoglyphs, dating between 500 BC and 500 AD, depict various figures and are best viewed from the air. The plane involved in the crash belonged to the Peruvian sightseeing company Aerodiana.

We have information that 11 passengers and two crew members have died.

— Police Major Jorge AndradeSpeaking to reporters from the crash site.
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Originally published by Al Jazeera in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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