A 66-year-old male pilot flying a Sunward SA60L Aurora aircraft… (пилот · пекин · самолёт)
A 66-year-old male pilot flying a Sunward SA60L Aurora aircraft crashed into the CITIC Tower in Beijing, China, on June 26th. The pilot had been suffering from insomnia and anxiety and reportedly intended to end his life. The crash resulted in injuries to 13 people and the death of the pilot.
Consensus
- The incident occurred on June 26th at the CITIC Tower in Beijing
- The aircraft was a Sunward SA60L Aurora with registration B-12PP
- The pilot was a 66-year-old man named Lu who suffered from insomnia and anxiety
- The crash caused injuries to 13 people and the death of the pilot
- The investigation concluded it was an act of public safety threat due to personal reasons
Points of divergence
- The pilot had suicidal thoughts — vm
- The pilot wrote in his diary about wanting to end his life — kommersant
Coverage (2 sources)
- Pilot of plane that crashed into Beijing skyscraper sought to end his life — Вечерняя Москва
- Pilot of Beijing Skyscraper-Crashing Plane Suffered from Insomnia — Коммерсантъ