A plane carrying European tourists to view the famed Nazca Lines crashed into a field outside the Peruvian city of Nazca, killing 13 people, local authorities said.
The flight departed from the nearby city of Ica and was operated by Peruvian company Aerodiana, according to Nazca's municipal government. Aerodiana's website says it has offered scenic flights over the Nazca Lines for the past 14 years using Cessna Grand Caravan planes.
Victims
Peru's Transportation Ministry said the dead included seven Italian citizens aged between 18 and 54, two 52-year-old Spaniards and two Germans aged 77 and 78. The other two fatalities were pilot Americo Salazar and co-pilot Irenka Guanilo del Carpio.
Airport suspension considered
President Keiko Fujimori expressed regret over the accident and said a temporary suspension of the airport was being considered, though the decision would be made once she receives reports from the relevant ministries.
Investigation
Peruvian authorities said the accident is under investigation. Aerodiana was not immediately available for comment.
