A pilot has died and 13 others were injured after a small aircraft crashed into Beijing's towering CITIC Tower on Friday. The two-seat light sport plane struck the 108-story skyscraper, one of the city's most iconic landmarks, in the Chaoyang district. Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident, which occurred in an area known for its strict airspace regulations.

Beijing's airspace is regulated by some of the strictest security measures in the world.

Beijing's airspace is regulated by some of the strictest security measures in the world.

Videos posted to social media show the plane striking the upper floors of Citic Tower, scattering debris in central business district.

According to CNN, people evacuated from the skyscraper gathered on the streets near the entrance, along with fire trucks, police cars, and an ambulance. | World News

Two bystanders have said an aircraft about the size of a car has crashed into Beijing's CITIC Tower.

A small aircraft crashed into Beijing's CITIC Tower, damaging glass panels; police restrict access and filming at the scene.

A small aircraft reportedly hit Beijing's tallest building, with witnesses describing a loud crash as police blocked access and removed onlookers.

An aircraft the size of a car crashed into the 108-story CITIC Tower in Beijing, prompting authorities to rush to the scene to remove evidence of the crash.

A car-sized aircraft crashed into Beijing's tallest skyscraper, the 108-storey CITIC Tower, on Friday, according to two bystanders cited by Reuters.

Light sport aircraft crashes into Beijing's tallest skyscraper, prompting evacuations; details on origin and casualties remain unclear.

A small aircraft crashed into Beijing’s 108-storey CITIC Tower on Friday, witnesses described damaging glass panels and prompting a heavy police response that sealed nearby roads,…

Glass and debris went flying into the street below after the incident at the 108-storey CITIC Tower in Beijing’s CBD.

ALBAWABA- A small light aircraft crashed into the upper floors of CITIC Tower (China Zun), Beijing's tallest skyscraper, on Friday evening, sending debr

A small aircraft reportedly crashed into the tallest building in China's capital on Friday afternoon, in a shocking incident in one of the world's most fortified cities.

A small aircraft collided with the 108-storey CITIC Tower in Beijing, causing visible damage, falling debris, and a minor fire at the crash site.

A small aircraft crashed into the Citic Tower in Beijing before falling down in front of the building, according to videos obtained by ABC News.

A dramatic incident has shaken Beijing after a plane reportedly crashed into the city’s tallest skyscraper, the 109‑storey CITIC Tower. The tower – which combines offices,…

A small plane crashed into the tallest building in Beijing Friday, social media video has shown. China has not mentioned the crash publicly.

Video. Police and emergency crews sealed off the area around Beijing's tallest skyscraper after a small plane crash damaged the building. Images from the scene showed a large hole…

Chinese authorities say a small plane that crashed into a building in Beijing killed the pilot and injured 13 people.