Aug 02, Kathmandu - A plane crash in Peru’s renowned tourist region resulted in the deaths of all 13 people onboard, according to local media and government officials.

Details indicate that the Cessna 208 Caravan aircraft was on a sightseeing flight over the UNESCO World Heritage site, the Nazca Lines, in southern Peru when it went down. The aircraft was carrying 11 foreign tourists and two pilots.

Peru’s official news agency reports that the tourists who lost their lives include two Germans, two Spaniards, and seven Italians. Authorities have not yet disclosed the exact cause of the crash, and a thorough investigation is underway.

Police Major Jorge Andrade told AFP that the accident was extremely severe, and no survivors are believed to have escaped. He also confirmed that four bodies have been recovered from the crash site so far.

According to local officials, the crashed aircraft belonged to the airline ‘Aerodiana,’ which operates flights in the region. The airline issued a statement saying they will review their upcoming flight schedules following the incident, in accordance with regulatory directives.

The Nazca Lines are famous worldwide for their ancient, massive geoglyphs carved into the desert floor, visible from the air. Tourists often take small aircraft tours to observe these historic figures.

However, this is not the first aviation accident in the area. Previously, in 2022, a similar crash claimed seven lives, and in 2010, six tourists died in another tragic incident.