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Small Plane Crashes into Beijing Skyscraper, Pilot Confirmed Dead

A small plane crashed into Beijing's tallest tower, resulting in the death of the pilot. Initial explanations are being sought regarding the incident.

28 Jun, 05:48 — 28 Jun, 05:48
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NYTMostly Factual60d ago

China Confirms Death of Pilot Who Flew Small Plane Into Beijing’s Tallest Tower

The statement came a day after online images showed falling debris and plane parts. Another 13 were injured in the incident five miles from Communist Party headquarters.

By Lily Kuo, Pei-Lin Wu and Keith Bradsher

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First report: tvn24 · 28 Jun, 05:47Full coverage: 5 · 8hWindow: 8h
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tvn2428 Jun, 05:47First to report

Mały samolot uderzył w najwyższy wieżowiec w Pekinie. Pierwsze wyjaśnienia

NYT28 Jun, 05:48

China Confirms Death of Pilot Who Flew Small Plane Into Beijing’s Tallest Tower

5h later
il-sole-24-ore28 Jun, 11:14

Aereo da turismo precipita in Francia, a bordo una decina di persone

aftonbladet28 Jun, 11:14

Flygplanskrasch i Frankrike

2h later
mkd-mk28 Jun, 13:27Latest update

Се урна мал авион во Франција, 11 загинати (ВИДЕО)

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