LBCI

Rare light aircraft crash in Beijing kills pilot, injures 13 people

World News

27-06-2026 | 06:30

Share

Share

Rare light aircraft crash in Beijing kills pilot, injures 13 people

A light aircraft crash into Beijing's tallest building on Friday killed the pilot and injured 13 people who were not on board, the local government said following the unusual accident for the Chinese capital, where airspace is heavily restricted.

Those injured are receiving medical treatment and authorities are investigating the incident, Chaoyang district government said in a statement on Saturday.

"A single-engine, two-seat light sport aircraft collided with ⁠a high-rise building while flying near the East third ring road in Chaoyang, at 5:55 p.m. (0955 GMT) on June 26," said the statement, which was posted on social media.

"There was only one person on board, the pilot, who died," the statement added, without giving any further details of the possible cause of the crash.

Reuters

World News

Aircraft

Crash

China

Beijing

Kill

Pilot

Next

Australia to double fine for flouting teen social media ban

Iran accuses US of 'blatant violation' of peace deal

Previous

Recommended For You

US appeals court blocks Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project

11:30

US appeals court blocks Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project

Mexico and Peru say reestablishing relations after asylum spat

09:51

Mexico and Peru say reestablishing relations after asylum spat

Spain warns Italy of countermeasures if border checks kept

08:39

Spain warns Italy of countermeasures if border checks kept

Congo's Ebola outbreak surpasses 4,000 cases

08:17

Congo's Ebola outbreak surpasses 4,000 cases

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

Putin hopes Iran war will shift focus from 'crimes' in Ukraine': German FM

2026-03-27

Putin hopes Iran war will shift focus from 'crimes' in Ukraine': German FM

Four people killed in train collision with Belgian school bus

2026-05-26

Four people killed in train collision with Belgian school bus

Yemen's Houthis claim first attack on Israel since start of Mideast war

Middle East News

2026-03-28

Yemen's Houthis claim first attack on Israel since start of Mideast war

Israeli strike kills five Gaza police officers: Hospital

Israel-Gaza War Updates

2026-05-23

Israeli strike kills five Gaza police officers: Hospital

Videos

Lebanon-Israel talks: delegations arrive at US Embassy in Rome — Video

2026-08-06

Lebanon-Israel talks: delegations arrive at US Embassy in Rome — Video

Residents begin returning to Zawtar el-Gharbiyeh, southern Lebanon: Video

2026-07-24

Residents begin returning to Zawtar el-Gharbiyeh, southern Lebanon: Video

Slotkin to LBCI: Lebanese army needs resources to confront Hezbollah, $36 million request submitted for special forces

2026-07-20

Slotkin to LBCI: Lebanese army needs resources to confront Hezbollah, $36 million request submitted for special forces

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

2026-06-26

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

Rubio on Lebanon-Israel framework agreement: 'beginning of the beginning,' more work needed

2026-06-26

Rubio on Lebanon-Israel framework agreement: 'beginning of the beginning,' more work needed

Lebanon, Israel sign trilateral framework agreement after Washington talks attended by Rubio: Video

2026-06-26

Lebanon, Israel sign trilateral framework agreement after Washington talks attended by Rubio: Video

Israeli strikes renew on Choukine, Maifadoun, and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon: Video

2026-06-20

Israeli strikes renew on Choukine, Maifadoun, and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon: Video

Massive Israeli strikes hit South Lebanon under ceasefire conditions

2026-06-19

Massive Israeli strikes hit South Lebanon under ceasefire conditions

Trump criticizes Israel’s Lebanon campaign, says war has gone on ‘too long’ and floats Syria role in conflict

2026-06-16

Trump criticizes Israel’s Lebanon campaign, says war has gone on ‘too long’ and floats Syria role in conflict

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Lebanon's Zahrani oil facilities seen as strategic asset amid search for new regional energy routes

1

Lebanon's Zahrani oil facilities seen as strategic asset amid search for new regional energy routes

Majdal Zoun explosion reignites tensions between Netanyahu, Katz and the army: The details

2

Majdal Zoun explosion reignites tensions between Netanyahu, Katz and the army: The details

LBCI sources: Government meeting Monday to accelerate logistical preparations for transporting Iraqi fuel to Lebanon by tanker trucks

3

LBCI sources: Government meeting Monday to accelerate logistical preparations for transporting Iraqi fuel to Lebanon by tanker trucks

Deputy PM Mitri hands President Aoun report documenting Israeli violations of international humanitarian law

4

Deputy PM Mitri hands President Aoun report documenting Israeli violations of international humanitarian law

Saudi official says defense pact with Pakistan, Turkey not tied to nuclear ambitions

5

Saudi official says defense pact with Pakistan, Turkey not tied to nuclear ambitions

Pope Leo XIV renews Archbishop Soueif’s appointment to Vatican dicastery for human development

6

Pope Leo XIV renews Archbishop Soueif’s appointment to Vatican dicastery for human development

Spain warns Italy of countermeasures if border checks kept

7

Spain warns Italy of countermeasures if border checks kept

Turkey says defense deal with Saudi, Pakistan 'not aimed at any particular country'

8

Turkey says defense deal with Saudi, Pakistan 'not aimed at any particular country'

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More