A plane carrying European tourists crashed outside the Peruvian city of Nazca, killing all passengers and crew identified by authorities. The flight had departed from Ica for an aerial view of the Nazca Lines.
Peruvian authorities said 13 people died in the Saturday crash. The dead included seven Italians, two Spaniards, two Germans, the pilot and the copilot. The flight was operated by Aerodiana and had departed from Ica.
The airline advertises scenic flights over the Nazca Lines using Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft. The plane came down in a field outside Nazca. Peru's Transportation Ministry opened an investigation, and the president said a temporary airport suspension was under consideration.
The Nazca Lines are geoglyphs that are commonly viewed from aircraft or observation towers. Aviation investigations distinguish probable cause from early witness or operator accounts. A temporary airport closure can preserve evidence and allow safety review without establishing fault.
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