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Pilot killed, 13 injured in rare light aircraft crash into Beijing skyscraper

Pilot killed, 13 injured in rare light aircraft crash into Beijing skyscraper

A pilot died and 13 people were injured when a light aircraft crashed into Beijing's CITIC Tower. Chinese authorities have imposed an information blackout.

11 sources across English, ur · blind spot: little coverage from the right

Left 18% · Center 73% · Right 9%

How outlets framed it

All sources: A small aircraft crashed into Beijing's tallest building, the CITIC Tower, resulting in the pilot's death and injuries to 13 others.

Key divergence: While most sources report the facts of the crash, Fox News notes an "information blackout from Chinese authorities," suggesting a divergence in reporting on official transparency.

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Apnews · Bangkokpost · Dawn Pk · Foxnews · Hindustantimes World · Indianexpress · Ndtv World · Reuters · Samaa Ur · Smh

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