Pilot who hit Beijing's tallest tower wrote about 'ending his life', officials say
Summary
A small plane crashed into Beijing’s tallest building, the CITIC Tower, injuring 13 people and causing concern about aviation safety in the city. Chinese officials said the pilot had mental health problems and wrote about ending his life in his diary.Key Facts
- The crash happened on June 26, 2026, at 5:55 pm local time.
- The pilot was a 66-year-old man surnamed Liu.
- Liu had mental health issues, including insomnia and anxiety, and wrote about suicide.
- He flew a small, two-seat propeller plane.
- Liu had obtained a sport pilot license in 2021 and a private pilot license in 2024.
- On his last flight, Liu left the authorized flight area and lost contact with the airport before crashing.
- The crash caused damage to the CITIC Tower and injured 13 people.
- Authorities limited media coverage and removed photos and videos from Chinese social media after the crash.
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