A tourist aircraft carrying 13 people crashed while flying over the Nazca Lines, an ancient archaeological site in southern Peru.
Thirteen people died when a tourist plane crashed over the Nazca Lines in southern Peru on Sunday, August 2nd, 2026. Police reported that the aircraft was carrying 13 individuals at the time of the crash. Footage from the scene shows firefighters working to douse the wreckage of the plane.
The Nazca Lines are a renowned ancient archaeological site, attracting many visitors who often take aerial tours to view the geoglyphs. The cause of the crash has not been disclosed.
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