Pilot deliberately crashed plane into skyscraper: China
A 66-year-old pilot deliberately crashed his plane into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper last Friday, killing himself and injuring 13 others. Authorities revealed the man suffered from insomnia and anxiety, and had expressed suicidal thoughts in personal diaries. The incident prompted a nationwide ban on light aircraft flights amid security concerns in the heavily monitored capital.
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Published 02 Jul 2026, 20:24 UTC · Updated 02 Jul 2026, 20:30 UTC
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