Tourist plane crashes over Peru's Nazca Lines, killing 13
A small tourist plane crashed while flying over the Nazca Lines archaeological site in southern Peru, killing 13 people, local authorities said. The cause of the crash has not yet been determined. The Nazca Lines are a major draw for sightseeing flights in the region.
A small tourist plane crashed while flying over the world-famous Nazca Lines archaeological site in southern Peru. Local authorities said 13 people were killed in the crash.
The aircraft went down during one of the sightseeing flights commonly offered in the region, which let visitors view the vast geoglyphs from the air. No official cause has yet been given, and authorities are continuing to investigate the site.
The Nazca Lines are a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Peru's most prominent tourist destinations. The crash is expected to renew scrutiny of safety oversight for small sightseeing aircraft operating in the area.
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