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President Keiko Fujimori Evaluates Airport Suspension Following Plane Crash That Killed 13 People Near Nazca Lines

President Keiko Fujimori is considering a temporary suspension of the airport near the Nazca Lines after a plane crash killed 13 people on Saturday. The aircraft, a Cessna Grand Caravan operated by the Peruvian company Aerodiana, crashed into a field approximately 1.2 miles from the Nazca airfield after departing from Pisco Airport. The crash claimed the lives of 11 European tourists from Italy, Germany, and Spain, as well as the pilot, Américo Salazar Cuellar, and copilot Irenka Del Carpio. Peruvian authorities reported that the plane experienced mechanical problems before losing contact with the radio tower. The Aviation Accident Investigation Commission is currently analyzing the wreckage and flight path to determine the exact cause of the accident. While the airport's status remains under evaluation, the Pisco Airport remains fully operational for now. The Nazca Lines, a UNESCO world heritage site, are best viewed from the air, making the crash a significant event for the tourism industry in the region.

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