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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 2, 2026Miami-Dade

13 Foreign Tourists Die in Plane Crash Near Nasca, Peru

A small aircraft carrying foreign tourists crashed on Saturday near the city of Nasca in southern Peru, resulting in the death of all 13 people on board.

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Why It Matters

The incident involves the loss of 13 lives and impacts international tourism operations in the Nasca region.

Key Facts

  • A small aircraft crashed on Saturday in the southern region of Peru.
  • The crash occurred in the outskirts of the city of Nasca.
  • 13 foreign tourists died as a result of the accident.
  • Authorities confirmed the incident.

Who's Mentioned

locationNazca“City in southern Peru near the crash site.”locationPueblo Viejo“Specific area where the aircraft crashed.”personAmérico Salazar“Pilot of the crashed aircraft.”locationPeru“The country where the accident took place.”personIrenka Guanilo del Carpio“Copilot of the crashed aircraft.”locationNasca“The city near where the plane crash occurred.”organizationAerodiana“Private airline company operating the flight.”personKeiko Fujimori“President of Peru commenting on the crash and potential airport suspension.”organizationMINCETUR“Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism coordinating with embassies.”organizationMinisterio de Transporte“Government body confirming victim details.”organizationAP“The news agency reporting the event.”