13 killed in tourist plane crash in Peru
The plane was taking tourists to see the Nazca Lines, a group of geoglyphs etched into the deserts of southern Peru.
A small plane carrying tourists to view Peru's iconic Nazca Lines crashed on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of all 13 individuals on board, according to authorities in Nazca province. Police Major Jorge Andrade reported that 11 passengers and two crew members were killed, confirming that no survivors were found amidst the wreckage.
Initial findings indicate that the passengers comprised seven Italians, two Germans, and two Spaniards, though official nationality confirmations remain pending. The plane, operated by local Peruvian company Aerodiana, lost contact with the control tower shortly after departing from Pisco airport, situated approximately 150 miles south of Lima.
The crash site, located in Pueblo Viejo, is about six kilometers from the city of Nazca and twelve kilometers from the renowned Nazca Lines. The reasons behind the tragic accident are yet to be determined as the incident is currently under investigation by Peruvian authorities.
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