Small Plane Crashes Into Beijing Skyscraper

Beijing. A small plane has crashed into the CITIC Tower, the tallest skyscraper in Beijing, the capital of China. CNN reports that this incident, which occurred in the heart of Beijing, a city considered one of the safest and most strictly monitored in the world, raises serious questions about security arrangements.

Video footage released on social media shows debris falling from the 109-story tower. The tail of the plane and the windshield of a taxi were found broken on the street.

People were evacuated from the building immediately after the incident, which occurred on Friday afternoon. A large number of fire trucks, police vehicles, and ambulances were deployed to the scene.

Chinese authorities have not yet provided any official information about this sensitive incident. Local officials from the Beijing Public Security Bureau stated that they have no information about it. The Beijing Municipal Government and the company claimed to own the plane have also not responded to the media.

Based on the aircraft's registration code, it has been identified as a light sports aircraft manufactured in China. The aircraft is understood to be owned by a local general aviation company that provides pilot training and recreational flight services.

According to online data from Flight Radar 24, the plane deviated significantly from its intended route shortly after taking off from Beijing's Shifosi Airport. Chinese authorities have not disclosed the number of occupants on the plane or the extent of the damage caused by the incident.