In brief
A small tourist plane went down near Peru's Nazca Lines on Saturday, killing all 13 aboard—11 passengers and two pilots. The incident was reported to local authorities and a cause has yet to be determined. Nazca Lines, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its ancient sand drawings, is a popular tourist attraction. Investigations are underway to find out why the aircraft failed and to identify the passengers.
A small aircraft carrying tourists went down over the UNESCO World Heritage site of Nazca Lines on Saturday, killing all 13 aboard—including 11 passengers and two pilots.
The crash was reported by local authorities, but the exact cause and identities of the passengers remain unknown as investigations continue.
Nazca Lines, located in southern Peru, feature ancient geometric sand drawings and attract thousands of visitors each year. The accident has shocked the tourism community that relies on the site’s allure.
The story is being updated as new details emerge.
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