Tragedy Above the Nazca Lines: 13 Lost on Tourist Plane Crash

Sun Sep 06 2026 13:47:31 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

A small tourist plane crashed over Peru’s Nazca Lines, killing all 13 on board. The accident raises new questions about aviation safety in fragile travel spots.

A Cessna Caravan carrying 13 tourists—11 passengers and two pilots—plunged into the desert over the world‑heritage Nazca Lines in southern Peru on Sunday. Among the victims were tourists from Germany, Spain and Italy. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, but this is the third fatal incident over the ancient geoglyphs in the last decade. Local authorities, the airline Aerodiana, and emergency services are working to investigate the crash and offer support to the families.

Tragedy Above the Nazca Lines: 13 Lost on Tourist Plane Crash

A small Cessna Caravan carrying 13 people—eleven passengers and two pilots—plunged into the desert over the UNESCO‑listed Nazca Lines on Sunday, killing everyone on board. The visitors were from Germany, Spain, and Italy.

The flight departed Pisco airport at 13:00 local time and crashed in the Pueblo Viejo region around the 19:00 BST mark. Police officials said no survivors were found and that four bodies had already been recovered.

The Nazca Lines—massive geoglyphs etched into the desert floor—are a popular tourist draw. Many travelers board small aircraft to view the iconic figures from above, but this is the third fatal aviation incident that has occurred over the site in the past decade.

Crash site over the Nazca Lines — Firefighters clearing debris near the crash wound over the Nazca Lines site.

The local municipality expressed deep sorrow, while Aerodiana, the airline that owned the aircraft, said it would reassess flight schedules in line with official guidance. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the accident.