Peru’s Ministry of Transport has suspended all Aerodiana operations following a fatal crash near the Nazca Lines on 1 August 2026 that killed 11 tourists and 2 crew members.
The Aerodiana Cessna 208B Grand Caravan went down shortly after departure from Pisco Airport. The pilot reported a mechanical problem before contact was lost. All 11 passengers — seven Italian nationals, two German, and two Spanish — died alongside both crew members. No survivors were found. Peruvian authorities confirmed the crash site is adjacent to the geoglyph zones in Ica Region.
What Has Been Suspended
The Ministry of Transport issued an immediate suspension of the entire Aerodiana fleet pending a safety investigation. Aerodiana operates approximately 30% of all tourist overflight services to the Nazca Lines.
As of 5 August, President Keiko Fujimori’s government is also weighing a broader temporary closure of Pisco Airport, from which all commercial Nazca sightseeing flights depart. No formal closure order had been issued at the time of publication, but the situation is evolving. We will update this article as more information becomes available.
What This Means for Travellers
If you have a pre-booked Aerodiana flight to view the Nazca Lines, the booking is cancelled and you should contact the operator or your booking platform for a refund. No alternative operator has been confirmed as a replacement at this stage.
Travellers planning a visit to Nazca should check directly with tour operators before travel, as the Pisco Airport suspension — if enacted — would halt all overflight activity regardless of operator.
Separately, LATAM and SKY Airline cancelled seven routes affecting Lima and Cusco on 4 August, though these cancellations were unrelated to the Nazca incident and have since been resolved.
Before You Travel
If you are flying into Peru from abroad and have a tight connection, check your inbound flight status directly with your airline. For up-to-date information on getting to the Nazca region by land or air, see our practical guide to flights to Peru.
We will continue monitoring this story.