{
  "id": 35366,
  "title": "Tourist plane crashes in Peru, killing 13",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/tourist-plane-crashes-in-peru-killing-13-35366",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-02T06:56:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/tourist-plane-crashes-in-peru-killing-13/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A small Cessna Caravan C-208 carrying 13 tourists crashed in Peru on Saturday, killing everyone on board according to local news reports and Peruvian officials. The aircraft was en route to the Nazca Lines archaeological site when it went down. The passengers comprised two Germans, two Spaniards, and seven Italian tourists. The cause of the crash remains unknown at this time. The Nazca Lines, a UNESCO World Heritage site in southern Peru, showcases ancient geoglyphs created by the Nazca culture over 1,600 years ago. The plane departed from Pisco airport and was headed towards the site when it crashed around 1:00 PM local time, according to police. Major Jorge Andrade confirmed there were no survivors, having recovered four bodies thus far. The scene was doused with water by firefighters, with smoke billowing from the wreckage. The Municipalidad Provincial de Nasca expressed deep sorrow and extended condolences to the families of the deceased in a statement. The plane belonged to local Peruvian airline Aerodiana, which said it would reassess its flight schedule in line with authorities' directives. This incident is not the first plane crash over the Nazca Lines, which has experienced such occurrences in 2022 and 2010 as well, each resulting in fatalities.",
  "summary": "A small tourist plane carrying 13 people, including seven Italian, two German, and two Spanish tourists, crashed in Peru on Saturday, killing everyone on board. The Cessna Caravan C-208 aircraft was en route to the Nazca Lines archaeological site when it went down. The cause of the crash remains unclear, with the plane belonging to local Peruvian airline Aerodiana. The Nazca Lines, a Unesco World Heritage site, feature ancient drawings of animals in desert sand and are a popular tourist attraction. Authorities have recovered four bodies so far, with no survivors identified. The crash occurred around 1:00 PM local time in the Pueblo Viejo region, following the plane's departure from Pisco airport. This incident is not the first plane crash over the Nazca Lines; two similar accidents occurred in 2022 and 2010, resulting in the loss of seven and six lives, respectively.",
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    "Small Cessna Caravan C-208 crashes in Peru, killing 13 tourists",
    "Aircraft en route to Nazca Lines archaeological site, departed from Pisco airport",
    "Cause of crash unknown, survivors none, authorities assess flight schedule"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}