A plane crash in southern Peru has resulted in the loss of 13 lives. The Aerodiana plane was on a sightseeing tour of the Nazca Lines, a UNESCO world heritage site. The crew reported a mechanical issue during the flight before losing radio contact.

The plane was carrying tourists who were viewing the ancient geoglyphs from the air. Further details about the incident are available from the Peruvian Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister, who spoke to reporters at the crash site. The minister's comments provide more information about the events leading up to the crash.