Wreckage of Missing Peruvian Air Force Plane Found

A Peruvian Air Force training aircraft disappeared on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, near Pisco in the Ica region. The aircraft, KT-1P, lost contact around 4:00 p.m. during a tactical navigation training mission. The following day, Defense Minister Walter Astudillo confirmed the discovery of wreckage in Paracas. "Today, Wednesday, Defense Minister Walter Astudillo confirmed the discovery of two parts of the plane reported as missing. The discovery took place on the Paracas Peninsula," reported La República. The cause of the accident remains under investigation. The flight was part of a combat pilot training program, and Second Lieutenant Ashley Vargas Mendoza was on board. The video concludes by mentioning that friends, family, and members of the Air Force are holding a prayer chain for her well-being.