A training airplane clipped the side of Beijing’s tallest tower. The crash tore a huge gap of the skyscraper. The single pilot died instantly at the scene.
City crews arrived fast to clear broken windows and inspect suspected fluid leaks. Traffic teams directed vehicles to sidestep the area. Officials demanded an urgent check of downtown flight regulations after the accident. No additional injuries were reported afterward.
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