**Beijing Plane Crash: Small Aircraft Strikes CITIC Tower**

*Beijing, China — June 2026*

A small general aviation aircraft crashed into the CITIC Tower—also known as China Zun, the tallest skyscraper in Beijing—prompting a major emergency response and an ongoing investigation into the highly unusual incident.

Witnesses said the aircraft, described as being roughly the size of a car, struck the upper portion of the 108-story building at around 6 p.m. local time. The impact shattered several glass panels, sending debris onto the streets below and triggering the evacuation of parts of the tower.

Police, firefighters, and ambulances quickly arrived at the scene, closing nearby roads and establishing a security perimeter around the skyscraper. Witnesses also reported that officers asked bystanders to stop filming and delete photos of the crash.

Flight-tracking data cited by multiple news outlets indicates the aircraft was a two-seat light sport plane that had departed from an airport east of Beijing before deviating from its expected route. Investigators have not yet determined whether the crash was accidental or intentional.

Chinese authorities had not released an official statement on the cause of the crash as of the latest reports. There has also been no official confirmation regarding casualties or the condition of the pilot, though emergency crews remained at the site for several hours after the impact.

The incident has drawn international attention because Beijing maintains some of the world’s most tightly controlled airspace, making such an occurrence exceptionally rare. Aviation investigators are expected to review the aircraft’s flight path, maintenance records, communications, and weather conditions to determine what led to the collision.