On Saturday a light plane struck Beijing's CITIC Tower. The pilot died on impact. Thirteen people on the ground were hurt. Injuries ranged from minor scrapes to fractures. Emergency crews secured the building. They provided aid to the wounded on site. The building was cleared quickly. Rescue teams remained for hours. Investigators say this is a rare crash for a small plane to hit the city's tallest tower. The CITIC Tower is the tallest building in Beijing. Authorities are now looking at air‑traffic rules around the city centre. Officials will issue a report soon.
Latest News About Small Aircraft Collides With Beijing’s CITIC Skyscraper
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Thirteen injured and pilot killed as witnesses say plane crashed into Beijing's CITIC Tower - Radio Royal
Thirteen injured and pilot killed as witnesses say plane crashed into Beijing's CITIC Tower Radio Royal
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Pilot killed after light aircraft crashes into Beijing skyscraper - AzerNews
Pilot killed after light aircraft crashes into Beijing skyscraper AzerNews
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Beijing investigating rare light aircraft crash which killed pilot, injured 13 - Reuters
Beijing investigating rare light aircraft crash which killed pilot, injured 13 Reuters
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Authorities acknowledge Beijing plane crash; pilot dead, 13 hurt - upi.com
Authorities acknowledge Beijing plane crash; pilot dead, 13 hurt upi.com
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Beijing plane crash: Pilot killed, 13 injured after aircraft hits tallest skyscraper - Gulf News
Beijing plane crash: Pilot killed, 13 injured after aircraft hits tallest skyscraper Gulf News