A small aircraft transporting tourists to view the renowned Nazca Lines archaeological site in southern Peru crashed on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of all 13 individuals on board. Police Major Jorge Andrade, who was present at the crash site, confirmed the total loss of life, stating that there were no survivors. The victims included 11 passengers and two crew members, with authorities confirming that four bodies had been recovered shortly after the incident.
The flight originated from an airport in Pisco, located approximately 240 kilometers south of the capital, Lima. According to reports from the local news outlet RPP, the aircraft lost contact with the control tower only minutes after its departure. The crash occurred in the Pueblo Viejo area, situated about six kilometers from the city of Nazca and roughly 12 kilometers from the Nazca Lines site.
Local government officials identified the operator of the flight as Aerodiana, a Peruvian company that has conducted scenic aerial tours over the geoglyphs for the past 14 years. While the airline was not immediately available for comment, authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the disaster. The incident occurred shortly after 1:00 p.m. local time.
The Nazca Lines are a vast collection of ancient geoglyphs etched into the desert by Indigenous inhabitants hundreds of years ago. Due to their immense scale, these figures—many of which depict animals—are best viewed from the air or elevated platforms. This is not the first time a fatal accident has occurred in the region; in 2022, a plane crash claimed the lives of seven people, including two Chilean and three Dutch nationals. A previous accident in 2010 resulted in the deaths of four British tourists and two Peruvian crew members.
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