In brief
A 13‑person tourist plane crashed over the famous Nazca Lines in south Peru. The aircraft was carrying eleven passengers and two pilots. All aboard were killed, victims’ identities are unknown. The cause remains undetermined and authorities are searching for the wreckage. The tragedy underscores the risks of air tours in fragile ecosystems.
A small plane carrying tourists has crashed in Peru, killing all 13 people on board, according to local news reports and Peruvian officials.
The aircraft had been flying over the Nazca Lines archaeological site when it went down on Saturday. Eleven passengers and two pilots were on board.
The cause of the crash and identification of passengers are not yet clear. Authorities are conducting a search for wreckage and initiating an investigation.
The Nazca Lines is a popular tourist attraction and UNESCO World Heritage site in southern Peru that features ancient drawings in desert sand. The site attracts millions of visitors each year, making the incident a stark reminder of the need for safer air‑tour operations in sensitive heritage areas.
This breaking news story is being updated, and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.
You can receive breaking news alerts on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App or follow @BBCBreaking on X to get the latest updates.
