Thirteen die in tourist plane crash over Peru’s Nazca Lines
Summary
A small tourist plane crashed near the Nazca Lines in southern Peru, killing 13 people and prompting an investigation into the cause of the accident.
Key Points
- A small Cessna Caravan C-208 tourist plane crashed near the Nazca Lines in Peru, killing 13 people.
- The passengers included 11 foreign tourists from Germany, Italy, and Spain and 2 crew members.
- The plane crashed approximately 6 km from Nazca city and caught fire, making rescue impossible.
- Flights over the Nazca Lines were recently suspended due to strong winds and poor visibility, and the cause of the crash is under investigation.
