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Pilot dies, 13 injured after plane hits Beijing's tallest skyscraper China Zun

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A small aircraft crashed into Beijing's tallest skyscraper, the China Zun, on June 26.
  • The pilot died at the scene, and 13 people on the ground and in the building sustained injuries.
  • Chinese authorities confirmed the incident nearly 24 hours later, with details and related social media content being heavily censored.

A light aircraft crashed into Beijing's tallest skyscraper, the China Zun, on June 26, killing the pilot and injuring 13 others. The incident occurred in the capital's central business district.

Chinese authorities confirmed the crash nearly 24 hours after it happened. The official confirmation came via a brief statement on theๆœ้˜ณๅŒบ (Chaoyang District) government's WeChat account, which was also reposted by the state-run Beijing Daily. The pilot, the sole occupant of the aircraft, died at the scene. Thirteen people on the ground and in the building suffered injuries but are not in life-threatening condition.

Details surrounding the crash, including videos and photos, were widely deleted from Chinese social media platforms following the incident. The delayed and censored official response fueled speculation about information suppression. Authorities stated that investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the crash and how the aircraft entered Beijing's restricted airspace.

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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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