Pilot Crashes Plane Into Beijing's Tallest Building
A 66-year-old pilot crashed a small plane into a skyscraper in Beijing, China. The building was the CITIC Tower also known as China Zun.
It is a 109-floor building in Beijing's business district. The pilot died in the crash.
Thirteen people on the ground and inside the building were injured. Chinese authorities said the crash happened for personal reasons.
The pilot had written about ending his life in his diary. Authorities also noted he had insomnia and anxiety.
He had been living alone after a recent divorce. Content about the crash was removed from Chinese social media.
Klear Note — CITIC Tower is Beijing's tallest building in the financial district. Small plane crashes into buildings are rare events worldwide.
Key Terms 3
- CITIC Tower Beijing's tallest building, also called China Zun, 109 floors tall
- insomnia A condition where a person cannot sleep properly
- Central Business District The main commercial area of a city where tall office buildings are