A training airplane slammed into Beijing’s highest tower. The crash left gaping damage in the walls of the high-rise building. The only pilot died instantly at the scene.
City crews arrived fast to clear debris and inspect suspected fluid leaks. Traffic teams diverted vehicles to sidestep the area. Officials demanded an urgent check of local flight regulations after the accident. No additional injuries were reported afterward.
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