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Una avioneta se estrelló contra el rascacielos más alto de la capital china. Horas después, parecía que nada había pasado
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 27, 2026
· 5 min read
Por Sylvie Zhuang, CNN
El viernes por la tarde, una avioneta pareció eludir algunos de los controles aéreos más estrictos del mundo y se estrelló contra el rascacielos más alto de Beijing: la Torre CITIC, de 109 pisos, que domina el horizonte de la ciudad. El accidente causó la muerte del pilo...
Key takeaway El accidente causó la muerte del piloto y heridas a otras 13 personas.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso residents may be wondering how such a catastrophic event could occur in a city with some of the strictest air controls in the world. The fact that the small plane was able to evade detection and crash into the Torre CITIC, a 109-story skyscraper, raises concerns about the effectiveness of air security measures. This incident may prompt El Pasoans to think about the safety of their own city's airspace, particularly in areas surrounding major landmarks or government buildings. While El Paso's air traffic control systems are likely to be different from those in Beijing, the crash highlights the importance of vigilance and robust security protocols to prevent similar incidents. As the investigation into the crash continues, El Paso residents may be interested in learning more about the measures in place to protect the city's airspace and prevent potential security threats.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Por Sylvie Zhuang, CNN
El viernes por la tarde, una avioneta pareció eludir algunos de los controles aéreos más estrictos del mundo y se estrelló contra el rascacielos más alto de Beijing: la Torre CITIC, de 109 pisos, que domina el horizonte de la ciudad. El accidente causó la muerte del pilo...
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