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13 Killed in Tourist Plane Crash Near Peru's Nazca Lines
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13 Killed in Tourist Plane Crash Near Peru's Nazca Lines

From N1 Serbia · () Serbian

Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A tourist plane crashed near Nazca, Peru, killing all 13 people on board.
  • The flight was operated by Peruvian company Aerodiana and was offering panoramic tours of the Nazca Lines.
  • Among the victims were seven Italian, two Spanish, and two German citizens, along with the pilot and co-pilot.

A sightseeing flight over Peru's famed Nazca Lines ended in tragedy Saturday when a small plane crashed near the city of Nazca, killing all 13 people aboard. Local authorities confirmed the fatalities, marking a somber event for the region known for its ancient geoglyphs.

The aircraft, operated by the Peruvian company Aerodiana, had departed from the nearby city of Ica. Aerodiana has been offering panoramic flights above the Nazca Lines for the past 14 years, utilizing Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft to provide tourists with aerial views of the intricate designs etched into the desert landscape centuries ago by indigenous peoples.

Victims of the crash included seven Italian nationals, aged between 18 and 54, two Spanish citizens aged 52, and two German citizens, aged 77 and 78, according to Peru's Ministry of Transport. The pilot and co-pilot were also among those killed.

President Keiko Fujimori expressed her condolences for the accident. She indicated that a temporary suspension of airport operations was being considered, pending official reports from relevant ministries. Peruvian authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash.

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Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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