China says man who flew plane into Beijing skyscraper had mental health problems
Official statement offers the most detailed official account yet of the highly unusual and fatal incident in Beijing Chinese authorities said the man who flew a small plane into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper last week was a 66-year-old who had mental health problems. The statement published on Thursday offered the most detailed official account yet of the highly unusual incident that occurred in Beijing’s central business district on the evening of 26 June. Continue reading...
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People gather near the Citic Tower in Beijing on 26 June, after reports emerged of plane debris at the base of the Chinese capital’s tallest building. Photograph: Adek Berry/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenPeople gather near the Citic Tower in Beijing on 26 June, after reports emerged of plane debris at the base of the Chinese capital’s tallest building. Photograph: Adek Berry/AFP/Getty ImagesChinaChina says man who flew plane into Beijing skyscraper had mental health problemsOfficial statement offers the most detailed official account yet of the highly unusual and fatal incident in BeijingAmy Hawkins in BeijingThu 2 Jul 2026 23.15 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleChinese authorities said the man who flew a small plane into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper last week was a…
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