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Small plane crash at Beijing high-rise kills the pilot and injures 13, authorities say
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident also left 13 others injured.
A small plane crash occurred in a high-rise building in Beijing, resulting in the death of the pilot. The incident also left 13 others injured. The crash happened in the Chaoyang district, which is known as a vibrant business area.
A two-seat light sport aircraft was involved in the collision with the building. Further details about the incident are available from Chinese authorities, who reported the crash on Saturday. For more information, readers can refer to the original source.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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