Plane crash en route to Peru's Nazca Lines kills 13 tourists

A tragic accident occurred in Peru when a small tourist plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Pisco airport, killing all 13 individuals on board. The flight was destined for the renowned Nazca Lines, a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its ancient geoglyphs visible from the air.

Local police confirmed that the crash resulted in no survivors among the 11 passengers and two crew members. The accident happened approximately 240 kilometers south of the capital, Lima. Authorities reported that four bodies had been recovered so far, and the identities of the victims remain unknown. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation by the Peruvian aviation authority.

This incident is not the first involving aircraft near the Nazca Lines. In 2022, a similar crash claimed the lives of seven people, including citizens of Chile and the Netherlands. Additionally, in 2010, four British tourists and two Peruvian crew members died when their small plane crashed while en route to view the famous lines. These recurring tragedies highlight the inherent risks associated with aerial tours in the region.