At least 13 dead as tourist plane crashes during flight over Peru’s Nazca Lines
The Guardian • • world
Key Points:
- At least 13 people have died after a plane carrying tourists crashed into a field in Peru, according to local authorities.
- The plane was conducting a sightseeing flight over the Nazca Lines, ancient geoglyphs created by Indigenous inhabitants, known for their animal shapes visible from the air.
- The flight originated from the city of Ica and was operated by the Peruvian company Aerodiana.
- Peruvian authorities have launched an investigation into the crash, while Aerodiana has not yet commented on the incident.
- Further details are expected as the situation develops.
