In brief
A small recreational aircraft went down over the UNESCO‑protected Nazca Lines in southern Peru, killing all 13 occupants – 11 tourists and two pilots. The aircraft was traversing the world‑famous geoglyphs when it crashed. Local authorities have not yet identified the cause of the incident or the identities of the passengers. The Nazca Lines, a World Heritage site famed for its ancient desert drawings, attract thousands of visitors annually. Additional details will be released as investigators gather evidence.
A small plane crashed over the Nazca Lines archeological site in Peru, killing all thirteen aboard – eleven tourists and two pilots.
The aircraft was flying over the world‑famous geoglyphs when it went down on Saturday.
Details on the cause of the crash and the identity of the passengers are not yet clear.
The Nazca Lines, a UNESCO World Heritage site, feature ancient drawings in dry desert sand and draw thousands of visitors every year.
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