
The CITIC Tower, also known as China Zun, sustained a gaping hole as rescue operations began amid an information blackout
Small Plane Crashes Into Beijing's 108-Story Tallest Tower
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A small plane crashed into Beijing's tallest skyscraper, the 108-story CITIC Tower, leaving a gaping hole in the building, according to video footage. The incident occurred at the tower, which is also known as China Zun and is shaped like an ancient Chinese wine vessel. Rescue operations are underway, but Chinese authorities have imposed an information blackout, limiting official details about the crash.
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Hours later, it was like nothing had happened.
according to Google News — Top Stories (English/US) +2Beijing enacted a sweeping regulation last month to effectively ban casual recreational flying and consumer drones.
according to Egypt IndependentA small plane slammed into the tallest skyscraper in China’s capital.
according to Egypt IndependentAuthorities formally confirmed the casualties almost a day after the crash and said an investigation is underway.
according to Gulf NewsThe aircraft is believed to belong to a Beijing-based general aviation operator, but officials have not confirmed why it was flying over the capital or what its intended destination was.
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- On Friday afternoon, June 26, 2026, a small plane appeared to evade some of the world’s…Google News — Top Stories (English/US), Google News — World (English/US), People Daily (KE)
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It is common practice for Chinese authorities to act quickly to censor or impose an information blackout and deploy a heavy police presence…
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