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Plane carrying European tourists crashes in Peru, killing 13 people on Nazca Lines viewing flight
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 1, 2026
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Key takeaway For more information on this incident, readers can refer to the original report from local authorities and the airline's website, which offers scenic flights over the Nazca Lines.
A plane crash in Peru has resulted in the loss of 13 lives. The plane was on a flight to view the Nazca Lines, a group of geoglyphs in the desert. Local authorities in Nazca reported the crash, which occurred in a field outside the city.
The plane was operated by a Peruvian company and had departed from the nearby city of Ica. It was carrying European tourists, including Italian and Spanish citizens. Further details about the crash are available from local authorities and the airline involved.
For more information on this incident, readers can refer to the original report from local authorities and the airline's website, which offers scenic flights over the Nazca Lines.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 1, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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