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Live · Cessna Caravan Crashes Over Nazca Lines: 13 Dead, Including 11 European Tourists
Herz — World Desk · · · 30s summary · 2 min read
The essentials
A Cessna Caravan C-208 operated by Peruvian airline Aerodiana crashed on August 1, 2026 during a sightseeing flight over the Nazca Lines in southern Peru, killing all 13 people on board. The aircraft took off from Pisco airfield, located about 240 kilometres south of Lima, and crashed shortly after 1 p.m. local time. Among the victims were 7 Italian tourists, 2 Germans, and 2 Spaniards, ranging in age from 24 to 78, plus 2 crew members. The aircraft caught fire after impact. The cause remains under investigation.
- 13 people killed in Cessna Caravan crash over Nazca Lines on August 1, 2026
- Victims included 7 Italian tourists, 2 German and 2 Spanish, aged 24–78
- Aircraft caught fire after impact; rescue efforts were impossible
- Crash cause unknown; official investigation has been launched
- Flights were suspended the previous day due to winds exceeding 40 km/h
- 02.08 07:55The aircraft took off from Pisco airfield, located about 240 kilometres south of Lima, and crashed shortly after 1 p.m. local time.
A Cessna Caravan C-208 operated by Peruvian airline Aerodiana crashed on August 1, 2026 during a sightseeing flight over the Nazca Lines in southern Peru. All 13 people on board were killed.
What We Know
The aircraft departed from Pisco Airport at approximately 12:10 local time. Around 13:00, the crew declared an emergency and radio contact was lost. The plane then crashed.
Following impact, the aircraft caught fire. Any rescue efforts became impossible.
The Victims
Among the 13 victims, a spokesperson from Peru's Ministry of Transport confirmed 7 Italian tourists, 2 Germans, and 2 Spaniards, aged 24 to 78. The 2 crew members also perished in the accident.
13
people killed in the crash
7
Italian tourists among victims
24–78 years
age range of passengers on board
Nazca Lines: A UNESCO-Listed Site Explored by Aircraft
The Nazca Lines are hundreds of giant geoglyphs etched into the desert of southern Peru between 500 BCE and 500 CE. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, they are typically visited by small aircraft.
Weather Conditions the Previous Day
On Friday, July 31, 2026, flights over the Nazca Lines were suspended due to winds exceeding 40 km/h. Several aircraft had to divert to other airports.
What Remains Uncertain
The cause of the crash has not yet been determined. The Peruvian government announced the launch of an official investigation.
What are the Nazca Lines?
The Nazca Lines are hundreds of giant geoglyphs carved into the desert of southern Peru between 500 BCE and 500 CE. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, they are typically visited by small aircraft.
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