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Small plane crash at Beijing high-rise kills pilot and injures 13, authorities say

A pilot has died and 13 others were injured after a small aircraft crashed into Beijing's towering CITIC Tower on Friday. The two-seat light sport plane struck the 108-story skyscraper, one of the city's most iconic landmarks, in the Chaoyang district. Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident, which occurred in an area known for its strict airspace regulations.

27 Jun 2026 2:57 pm