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Beijing Citic Tower crash pilot suffered anxiety, authorities say

Authorities in Beijing have identified the pilot of a small plane that crashed into the Citic Tower as a 66-year-old resident named Liu. Investigations revealed that Liu had a history of anxiety and had written about suicidal thoughts in his diary. He obtained his private pilot license in 2024 and took off from a local airport in a light-sport aircraft before striking the building. AI

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Beijing Citic Tower crash pilot suffered anxiety, authorities say

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · SCMP Reporter ·

    China Citic Tower plane crash pilot ‘suffered from anxiety’

    The pilot of a small plane that crashed into Beijing’s tallest building last week had long suffered from anxiety and discussed “ending his life” in his diary, authorities in the Chinese capital said on Thursday. In a brief summary of an investigation, the Chaoyang district govern…