Eleven tourists among 13 dead in Peru plane crash near Nazca Lines

A tourist flight over Peru's iconic Nazca Lines ended in tragedy Saturday when a small plane crashed, killing all 13 people on board. The victims included 11 tourists and the two pilots of the aircraft, operated by local company Aerodiana.

The plane had departed from the city of Pisco and was conducting a tour over the vast geoglyphs, a major attraction in the Ica region, when the accident occurred. The Nazca provincial municipality confirmed the fatalities in a statement, expressing deep sorrow over the incident in the Pueblo Viejo area.

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The municipality expressed its profound regret for the accident of the Aerodiana company in the Pueblo Viejo area that left 13 dead (eleven tourists and two pilots).

Details surrounding the crash remain unclear. Police have cordoned off the site, where the aircraft reportedly crashed and caught fire. Authorities are awaiting the arrival of the public prosecutor and aviation officials to begin their investigation into the cause and responsibilities.

This fatal crash occurred just one day after the Ica region experienced moderate winds, part of the famous Paracas winds, reaching speeds of up to 50 kilometers per hour in Pisco, according to the National Meteorology and Hydrology Service. The exact impact of the weather on the crash is yet to be determined as the investigation proceeds.

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The investigation of the accident and the supervision of aeronautical operations correspond to the competent authorities, who will determine the causes and responsibilities in accordance with the law.