Small plane crashes into Beijing's Citic Tower, pilot dead
A 66‑year‑old pilot flew a small aircraft into the Citic Tower on the evening of 26 June, killing himself and injuring multiple people.
A small plane was flown into Beijing's tallest building, the Citic Tower, on the evening of 26 June, according to The Guardian. The 66‑year‑old pilot, identified as Liu, died in the crash, as reported by the BBC. A hole was visible in the Citic Tower after the impact, according to The New York Times. The crash injured 13 individuals, according to Times of India, and the aircraft had taken off after a routine flight, also reported by Times of India.
The pilot had anxiety or mental health problems, a fact confirmed by multiple sources. He wrote in his diary about ending his life, a detail corroborated across several outlets. Chinese authorities said the cause of the crash was personal reasons, as noted by western media.
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