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Censorship, Secrecy, and Speculation Continue After Pilot in Beijing CITIC Tower Collision Identified
Online censorship, official secrecy, and public speculation kicked into high gear following last Friday’s crash of a light aircraft into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper, the 109-story CITIC Tower (also known as China Zun, due to its resemblance to an ancient Chinese ceremonial vessel). The collision, which damaged two of the building’s glass windows and sent debris []
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The Week
· Jul 1, 2026
What does secrecy over plane crash tell us about China’s security state?
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· Jul 9, 2026
Costa Rica Airport Audio Leak Points to Bigger Control Tower Crisis
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· Jun 26, 2026
Tallest building in Beijing is damaged after small airplane reportedly crashed into it
BEIJING: Beijing’s tallest building showed signs of damage on Friday as images and videos shared on social media appeared to show debris from a small aircraft near the skyscraper.While the images were consistent with the location, it was not possible to independently confirm their authenticity and they were quickly removed from the internet.The surface of the building is damaged after a plane crashed into the tallest tower in Beijing, Cina, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/)Hong Kong-based newspaper South China Morning Post reported that a small airplane crashed into the CITIC Tower, also known as China Zun, in Beijing’s Central Business District.Photos showed what appeared to be a hole or broken glass on one side of the building.Heavy police presence, as well as fire engines and ambulances were seen outside the skyscraper, which stands at 528 meters (1,732 feet.)The cause of the incident was not immediately clear, and authorities have not issued a statement on the incident.
The Daily Beast
· Jun 26, 2026
Dramatic Footage Captures Aftermath of Plane Slamming Into City’s Tallest Skyscraper
X/GFWfrogA light plane appeared to crash into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper on Friday afternoon. The 109-story CITIC Tower, nicknamed China Zun, ranks as the highest structure in a capital famed for tight security. Clips circulating online captured chunks tumbling from the building, the aircraft’s tail, and a shattered cab window at street level. People streamed out of the tower and gathered outside as fire engines, squad cars, and a paramedic unit raced to the scene. It was not immediately clear whether anyone was hurt. Registration markings visible in photos pointed to a Chinese-made light sport plane, the Sunward SA 60L Aurora, flown by a regional aviation firm. Unverified tracking data shared online suggested the craft had veered sharply off its intended route. The cause of the apparent crash was not immediately known. The capital has been effectively off-limits to drones since May 1, with residents barred from buying, renting or operating them without official sign-off.Read it at CNNRead more at The Daily Beast.
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· Jun 27, 2026
Small aircraft crashes into Beijing skyscraper, eyewitnesses say
A light aircraft crash into a high-rise building in Beijing's Chaoyang district killed one person and injured 13. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #beijing #aircraft Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4exauDF 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en
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