A small plane slammed into the tallest skyscraper in China’s capital. Hours later, it was like nothing had happened.

A small single‑engine plane crashed into Beijing’s 109‑story CITIC Tower during rush hour, killing the pilot and injuring 13 people as debris rained onto the streets.
Graphic footage briefly circulated online but was quickly scrubbed by Chinese censors and state media stayed silent, leaving many unanswered questions.
The tower houses major firms and nearby embassies, prompting concern about how a light aircraft penetrated Beijing’s tightly restricted airspace and whether the crash was accidental or intentional.