Small Plane Crashes Into Beijing Skyscraper
Global News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
- Published
- June 27, 2026
- Duration
- 1:31
- Summary source
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- Last updated
- Jun 28, 2026
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Summary
A small two-seater plane crashed into Beijing’s iconic CITIC Tower yesterday evening, killing the pilot and injuring 13 others. The aircraft, operated by a local aviation company, took off from an airport 50km east and flew west before impact. With Beijing’s strict air traffic controls, the crash remains a mystery—officials are investigating the cause, wh…
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A small two-seater plane crashed into Beijing’s iconic CITIC Tower yesterday evening, killing the pilot and injuring 13 others. The aircraft, operated by a local aviation company, took off from an airport 50km east and flew west before impact. With Beijing’s strict air traffic controls, the crash remains a mystery—officials are investigating the cause, while social media posts were swiftly removed. Damage to the skyscraper’s glass facade has been repaired, and it’s unclear if victims were inside
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