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Tourist plane crashes in Peru, killing 13

First publishedAug 1, 20:36 UTC
Last updatedAug 1, 21:57 UTC · 8m ago
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Tourist plane crashes in Peru, killing 13
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The small plane was flying over the Nazca Lines ​archaeological site when it crashed, according to local reports.

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A small tourist plane crashed while flying over the Nazca Lines in Peru. The crash killed 13 people, including 11 passengers and two pilots. Local officials said the plane went down during a sightseeing tour. The Nazca Lines are a famous archaeological site protected by UNESCO.

Why it matters

Such accidents raise concerns about the safety of tourist flights over historic sites. They also highlight the need for better regulation of small aircraft in popular travel areas.

In brief
What caused the plane to crash?
Officials have not yet released the exact cause of the crash.
Where did the crash happen?
The plane crashed over the Nazca Lines, an archaeological site in southern Peru.
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BBC focuses on the crash itself and cites local reports about the flight path. Al Jazeera emphasizes the police statement, gives details about the victims, and notes the site’s UNESCO status.

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    Al JazeeraSpecifies 11 passengers and two pilots died
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    Al JazeeraNotes the Nazca Lines are a UNESCO‑recognised site
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    BBC WorldRefers to local reports of the plane flying over Nazca Lines
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