Peru probes crash of tourist plane that killed 13

A Cessna 208 Caravan aircraft operated by AeroDiana crashed near Pisco, Peru, killing all 13 people on board.

The victims included seven Italians, two Germans, two Spaniards, and two Peruvian crew members.

Peruvian authorities are investigating the crash; the pilot reported mechanical problems before the crash, but the cause is undetermined.

The plane was carrying tourists to view the Nazca Lines, and DNA tests will be conducted to identify the victims.

The crash occurred on Saturday after takeoff from Pisco airport, about 240 kilometers south of Lima.