A Cessna 208 Caravan aircraft carrying international tourists to visit the Nazca Lines in Peru crashed this Saturday, resulting in the death of all 13 individuals aboard. Authorities confirmed the casualties included seven Italians, two Germans, two Spaniards, and two crew members, with ages ranging from 24 to 78.
The tragedy unfolded shortly after 1:00 pm local time following the plane’s departure from Pisco airport, approximately 240 kilometers south of Lima. Police Major Jorge Andrade stated that the impact was so severe that no survivors remained, and recovery efforts for the victims were initiated immediately.
Operated by AeroDiana, the flight was intended to provide sightseeing views of the ancient Nazca geoglyphs, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its mysterious desert etchings. Local officials in Vista Alegre indicated that reports point toward an in-flight emergency, though formal investigations by Peru’s civil aviation and air accident authorities are ongoing. President Keiko Fujimori has mentioned that the government is currently evaluating the potential closure of Pisco airport in response to the disaster.
This incident adds to a history of fatal aerial accidents near the site, including previous crashes in 2010 and 2022 that also claimed several international lives. AeroDiana has pledged to provide further details as their internal review continues.
