A plane carrying European tourists to view the famed Nazca Lines crashed into a field Saturday outside the Peruvian city of Nazca, killing 13 people, local authorities said. The aircraft crashed in a field near Nazca, a city on Peru’s southern coast that is renowned for its rich archaeological heritage and popular tourist attractions.

Authorities reported that the plane had been flying over the Nazca Lines, a vast collection of ancient geoglyphs etched into the desert landscape. These remarkable markings are best viewed from the air, making sightseeing flights a popular way for visitors to experience one of the country's most famous historical landmarks.