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Aerodiana Tour Plane Crashes Near Nazca, No Survivors

8/4/2026

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Aerodiana Crash

An Aerodiana Cessna Caravan C-208 crashed near Nazca on Aug 1 2026, killing all 13 aboard.
The plane left Pisco Airport at 12:10 p.m., reported an emergency and lost contact around 1 p.m.
The victims were seven Italians, two Germans, two Spaniards, pilot Américo Salazar and co-pilot Irenka Guanilo del Carpio.
President Keiko Fujimori said a suspension of Nazca airport is being considered while the civil aviation authority opened a probe and halted Aerodiana sightseeing flights.

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Police Confirm Fatalities

Police Major Jorge Andrade briefed reporters, confirming no survivors and that four bodies were recovered.
International news agencies sent reporters, with Reuters video showing firefighters dousing the wreckage and the BBC seeking Aerodiana comment.
Firefighters and police sprayed water on the smoldering aircraft, according to AFP.
The Municipalidad Provincial de Nasca posted a Spanish social-media statement expressing sorrow and condolences to families.

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Aerodiana Reassesses

Aerodiana said it will reassess its flight schedule in line with aviation authority directives.
The airline expressed sincere condolences and pledged full cooperation with investigators.
Aerodiana highlighted its 18-year history and unwavering commitment to passenger and crew safety.
The suspension of its Nazca Lines tours, which draw about 100,000 visitors annually, threatens the company’s revenue.

History

Historical Context

On 27 March 1977, a KLM 747 collided with a Pan Am 747 on Tenerife’s Los Rodeos runway, killing 583 people. The disaster prompted the ICAO and U.S. FAA to mandate standardized radio phraseology and crew-resource-management, reshaping global aviation safety. After the recent Aerodiana Cessna Caravan crash near Nazca, Peru’s DGAC is considering tighter sightseeing-flight rules, echoing the post-Tenerife safety overhaul.

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Aerodiana Crash

An Aerodiana Cessna Caravan C-208 crashed near Nazca on Aug 1 2026, killing all 13 aboard.
The plane left Pisco Airport at 12:10 p.m., reported an emergency and lost contact around 1 p.m.
The victims were seven Italians, two Germans, two Spaniards, pilot Américo Salazar and co-pilot Irenka Guanilo del Carpio.
President Keiko Fujimori said a suspension of Nazca airport is being considered while the civil aviation authority opened a probe and halted Aerodiana sightseeing flights.

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