Small aircraft collision hits Beijing’s main skyscraper and leaves one dead and injured
A small aircraft collided last Friday (26) with a skyscraper in a commercial area in Beijing, resulting in the death of the pilot and leaving 13 other people injured. The device, a sports model for two occupants, hit the building in a serious incident.
The occurrence, which generated great repercussion, was officially confirmed by the government of the Chaoyang district, in the Chinese capital, this Saturday (27).
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The causes of the fatality are still unknown. Beijing maintains strict control of its airspace, with severe restrictions, including a ban on drones, which highlights the importance of security in the capital. Authorities have already begun a detailed investigation to clarify what happened.
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Images that were widely shared on digital platforms on Friday and had their authenticity verified, show the moment the small aircraft reaches the construction site. The force of the shock shattered two glass panels, creating an opening in the skyscraper’s outer structure. The aircraft, described as having the proportions of a common vehicle, partially disintegrated and its wreckage fell onto the public road.
Considerable police mobilization was noted in the region, with several roads close to the building being blocked to car traffic. Police agents acted to prevent onlookers from recording images of the scene and to keep pedestrians away from the risk area.
The building affected is the Citic Tower, also called China Zun, an imposing 108-story building. Located in the eastern part of Beijing, in the financial center, the building serves as the headquarters for the state-owned conglomerate Citic Group and is recognized as the tallest in the Chinese capital.
