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Aerodiana Sightseeing Flights Suspended After Emergency, Radio Failure

8/3/2026

Summary

Story summary

Aerodiana Cessna Caravan C-208 sightseeing plane crashed near Nazca on August 1 2026, killing all 13 aboard.
After reporting an emergency at 1:00 p.m., it lost radio contact.
The 13 dead included seven Italians, two Germans, two Spaniards, pilot Americo Salazar and co-pilot Irenka Guanilo del Carpio.
Authorities halted Aerodiana’s sightseeing flights and suspended departures from María Reiche Airport after winds over 40 kph, with President Keiko Fujimori saying a temporary suspension is under review.

History

Historical Context

On 2 October 1996 Aeroperú Flight 603 crashed into the Pacific, killing all 70 aboard after maintenance tape blocked the static ports, a cause confirmed by Peru’s Accident Investigation Commission with US Navy help. The tragedy forced the Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil to inspect 100 % of fleets. A 2026 Aerodiana Cessna Caravan crash near Nazca has prompted authorities to suspend sightseeing flights, recalling the earlier reforms.

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Story summary

Aerodiana Cessna Caravan C-208 sightseeing plane crashed near Nazca on August 1 2026, killing all 13 aboard.
After reporting an emergency at 1:00 p.m., it lost radio contact.
The 13 dead included seven Italians, two Germans, two Spaniards, pilot Americo Salazar and co-pilot Irenka Guanilo del Carpio.
Authorities halted Aerodiana’s sightseeing flights and suspended departures from María Reiche Airport after winds over 40 kph, with President Keiko Fujimori saying a temporary suspension is under review.

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