Tourist Plane Crashes in Peru, Killing All 13 Aboard
A tourist plane departed from Pisco, Peru, to fly over the Nazca Lines and crashed, killing all 13 passengers and crew. The crash occurred shortly after takeoff, and authorities are investigating the cause. The incident has prompted concerns about safety for sightseeing flights in the region.
- ▪The aircraft took off from the coastal city of Pisco bound for a sightseeing tour of the Nazca desert geoglyphs.
- ▪All 13 people on board, including tourists and crew, were killed in the crash.
- ▪Officials in Peru have opened an investigation to determine the cause of the accident.
- ▪The crash highlights risks associated with small tourist flights over the Nazca Lines.
- ▪The incident was reported by the Associated Press and covered by the New York Times.
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- ▪ 13 tourists killed in plane crash near Peru’s famed Nazca Lines during viewing flight — New York Post
- ▪ Tourist plane crashes in Peru, killing 13 — BBC News — World
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