China Confirms Pilot’s Death After Small Plane Crashed Into Beijing’s Tallest Tower

China’s aviation authorities issued a statement confirming the pilot’s death. The pilot had flown a small aircraft into Beijing’s tallest tower. The crash occurred about five miles from the Communist Party headquarters. Online images posted the day before showed falling debris and plane fragments. The images prompted widespread concern across social media. Officials reported that 13 people were injured in the incident. The 13 injured were taken to hospitals for treatment. The investigation into the crash is ongoing.