13 dead as tourist plane crashes in Peru

A small tourist plane crashed while flying over the Nazca Lines archaeological site in southern Peru yesterday, killing all 13 passengers and crew on board, the Peruvian government said, according to Reuters. member.

A Cessna Caravan C-208 belonging to the local Aerodiana airline took off from the Pisco Airport at around 12:10.

According to the Ministry of Transport, at around 13:00, the crew reported an emergency situation to Nazca airport controllers, after which radio communication was completely interrupted.

After the crash, the plane caught fire, which made rescue operations impossible. the operation, reports Peruvian broadcaster RPP.

The exact cause of the disaster is still unknown. The executive said an investigation is underway.

Flights from nearby Maria Reiche Airport to the Nazca Lines were suspended on Friday due to winds of more than 40 km/h that kicked up dust and reduced visibility.

By Editor