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Plane Crashes into Beijing Skyscraper, Killing Pilot, Injuring 13
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In Short: A small plane crashed into the China Zun skyscraper in Beijing, killing the pilot and injuring 13 others, according to Chinese authorities.
Chinese authorities reported on Saturday that a small plane had crashed into a building in Beijing the previous day, resulting in the death of the pilot and injuries to 13 others.
The plane, operated by Shuangyue General Aviation, reportedly struck the CITIC Tower, also known as China Zun, which stands at over 1,700 feet tall.
The aircraft, a single-engine model, was manufactured by Starair and is a common sight in China’s light sports aircraft market, accounting for more than 70% of such aircraft.
The incident occurred on the CITIC Tower, a 109-story skyscraper in Beijing’s Central Business District, making it the tallest building in the city.
China Zun, also known as the CITIC Tower, is a supertall skyscraper in Beijing, standing at 528 meters and constructed by China Construction Third Engineering Bureau, surpassing the China World Trade Center Tower III by 190 meters on August 18, 2016.
Background
CITIC Tower, also known as China Zun, is a supertall skyscraper in the Central Business District of Beijing, China. The 109-story, 528-metre (1,732 ft) building constructed by China Construction Third Engineering Bureau is the tallest in the city, surpassing the China World Trade Center Tower III by 190 metres (620 ft) on 18 August 2016.
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- BEIJING (AP) — Chinese authorities on Saturday said a small plane that crashed into a building in Beijing the day before had killed the pilot and injured 13 others.
- The short statement on WeChat did not identify the building or the pilot, who the authorities said was the only person on the craft.
- The global flight-tracking service provider Flightradar24 on Friday said the plane crashed into the CITIC Tower, also known as China Zun, which rises more than 1,700 feet (528 meters), just east of a major ring road…
- According to Flightradar24, the aircraft was operated by Shuangyue General Aviation, an apparent reference to Dongshi Shuangyue (Beijing) General Aviation, whose website was not accessible on Saturday.
- The firm provides services ranging from private pilot training to aerial sightseeing tours, said an online platform citing official data.
- According to Starair’s website, the single-engine aircraft accounts for more than 70% of China’s light sports aircraft market and has been exported to Australia and the United States.