so that the relatives of the 11 foreign victims, like the families of the Peruvian victims, would receive the information directly rather than learning about the tragedy through the news,
The government official added that the German and Italian consuls were at the scene on Sunday morning, as the area has been cordoned off for the investigation.
Technical experts from the Ministry's Civil Aviation Agency and personnel from the Air Accident Investigation Commission—which reports directly to the minister—are also at the site.
"They are at the scene, and we expect to have more information in the coming days. At this point, no conclusions can be drawn," Minister Rey said, reiterating his condolences to the families of the 13 victims, including 11 tourists from Italy, Germany, and Spain.
The Cabinet member stressed that personnel from the Air Accident Investigation Commission were deployed to the scene the previous day and will remain there for as long as necessary to collect all the information about the accident.
The minister recalled that the light aircraft took off from Pisco Airport en route to the Nasca Lines.
About 15 minutes after takeoff, the emergency was reported, contact with the aircraft was lost, and the accident occurred.
"I came to the Government Palace this morning to meet with President Keiko Fujimori and brief her on the accident. We also held a virtual conference with Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister Rogers Valencia, who is at the accident site, to obtain all the necessary information," he indicated.
Rey said the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MTC) is reviewing all the permits and requirements for flight operations.
"Civil air transport regulations are extremely strict at the international level, and we comply with all safety regulations. Aerodiana, the company to which the crashed aircraft belongs, is a formal company," Minister Rey stated.
"In accordance with established procedures, its operations have now been suspended. However, the Ministry is reviewing all relevant matters, as instructed, and these will also form part of the investigation being conducted by the Air Accident Investigation Commission," he added.
The high-ranking official noted that the Government will continue to act responsibly.
"Accidents are sometimes caused by mechanical failures or human error, and occasionally by improper conduct. All of that is being investigated," he emphasized.
The consuls in the area are coordinating the repatriation of the bodies, Rey continued.
