‘Wrote about ending his life’: Pilot who hit Beijing’s tallest building suffered from anxiety

A 66-year-old pilot named Liu faced a harrowing battle with anxiety and suicidal thoughts, culminating in a crash into the CITIC Group headquarters, the tallest building in Beijing. The aircraft, which took off after a routine flight, strayed off its intended path, resulting in injuries to 13 individuals. This alarming incident has ignited serious discussions about aviation security in a city known for its stringent controls.