Police officers work at the scene of a small-plane crash in the Vista Alegre district of Nazca, Peru, on August 1, 2026.
At least 13 people died when a small plane carrying tourists to see the ancient Nazca Lines—one of Peru's archaeological attractions—crashed, police reported on August 1. CREDIT: AFP
A small plane carrying foreign tourists to view Peru’s famed Nazca Lines archaeological site crashed on Saturday, killing all 13 people on board, police said.
Seven Italians, two Germans and two Spaniards were killed, along with two crew members, a spokesman for the transport ministry said, adding that the victims were aged between 24 and 78.
The incident occurred shortly after 1:00 pm (1800 GMT) after the Cessna 208 Caravan aircraft took off from the airport in Pisco, located about 240 kilometers (150 miles) south of the capital Lima.
