Tourist plane crashes in Peru, killing 13. #Peru #BBCNews
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Tourist plane crashes in Peru, killing 13. #Peru #BBCNews

What we know so far: deadly sightseeing tourist plane crash near Peru's Nazca Lines killed 11 European tourists

A sightseeing plane crash near Peru's Nazca Lines on August 1 killed 11 European tourists from Germany, Italy, and Spain. Authorities have suspended the airline involved as investigations continue into the tragic incident, which has raised concerns about safety in the region's popular tourist attractions.

CTV News2 August 2026 · 23:03 UTC
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“The sightseeing airline was suspended after the deadly crash in Peru. The Nazca Lines, one of Peru's most popular sites, draw many European tourists, and the crash occurred near the site, killing 11 of them.”
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A plane carrying European tourists on a Nazca Lines viewing flight crashed near Peru's Nazca Lines; 13 people killed

On Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, a plane carrying European tourists crashed in Nazca, killing 13 people.

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  • A plane carrying European tourists crashed in Peru, killing 13 people during a Nazca Lines viewing flight.
  • Among the dead were seven Italian citizens aged 18 to 54, two Spaniards aged 52, and two Germans aged 77 and 78, according to Peru's Transportation Ministry.
  • The pilot Américo Salazar and copilot Irenka Guanilo del Carpio were also among the fatalities.
  • The plane was operated by Peruvian company Aerodiana and had departed from the nearby city of Ica.
  • Aerodiana has offered scenic flights over the Nazca Lines for the past 14 years using Cessna Grand Caravan planes.
  • Peruvian authorities have stated that the accident is under investigation.
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