Peru launches regulatory review of Pisco aerodrome following Cessna crash
Peruvian President orders regulatory review of Pisco aerodrome post-crash.
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Cessna Crash Peru Nazca Lines
A Cessna Caravan aircraft operated by AeroDiana crashed near the Nazca Lines in Peru on August 1, 2026, killing all 13 people aboard including 11 tourists and 2 crew members. The aircraft experienced an in-flight emergency after departing Pisco aerodrome. Peruvian authorities launched an investigation and announced consideration of temporary suspension of Pisco aerodrome operations.
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2026-08-14 to 2026-11-11 · UTC publication dates
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What happened
Aeronautical Accident Investigation Commission begins evidence collection
The Commission of Inquiry into Aeronautical Accidents began collecting technical evidence at the crash site to determine the cause of the accident.
Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori orders investigation of Pisco aerodrome
President Keiko Fujimori, recently inaugurated, expressed condolences over the crash and announced that temporary suspension of Pisco aerodrome was under study as a response to the accident.
Peruvian government to provide support to foreign embassies
The Peruvian government announced it would provide necessary support to the embassies of the countries of origin of the deceased tourists in response to the crash.
Crash victims included 7 Italians, 2 Germans, and 2 Spanish nationals
The 13 people who died in the aircraft crash included 11 foreign tourists: seven Italian nationals, two German nationals, and two Spanish nationals. The victims ranged in age from 24 to 78 years old.
Aircraft experienced in-flight emergency before crash
According to preliminary information from authorities, the Cessna Caravan experienced an in-flight emergency before crashing near Vista Alegre in the Nazca municipality. The aircraft exploded upon impact with the ground.
Cessna Caravan crashes near Nazca Lines in Peru killing 13
A Cessna Caravan C-208 aircraft crashed on August 1, 2026, at approximately 1:00 PM local time (13:00) after departing from Pisco aerodrome, approximately 240 kilometers south of Lima, Peru. All 13 occupants—11 passengers and 2 crew members—died in the crash. The aircraft was operated by AeroDiana and was carrying tourists on a scenic flight to view the Nazca Lines archaeological site.
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International community mobilizes support for Cessna crash victims
Peru coordinates with foreign embassies to support families of 11 international crash victims.
Cessna Caravan crashes near Nazca Lines with 13 fatalities
Cessna Caravan crashes near Nazca Lines, Peru, killing 13 after in-flight emergency.