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A light aircraft has crashed into the tallest skyscraper in downtown Beijing. Beijing is known for its exceptionally strict airspace controls, yet the Chinese government has not released any information regarding the extent of the damage or the cause of the incident.

Beijing correspondent Han Sang-woo reports.

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Debris from an aircraft falls from the 108-story CITIC Tower, also known as China Zun, the tallest building in Beijing.

The wreckage of the crashed aircraft continues to burn.

The light aircraft collided with the building at approximately 5:40 p.m. yesterday (June 26).

The impact shattered the exterior walls and windows of several floors, and the light aircraft plummeted while engulfed in flames.

The aircraft in question is a Sunward SA60L Aurora, a light sport aircraft manufactured by a Chinese company, which can carry up to two people.

It is reported that the aircraft had significantly deviated from its planned flight path.

Beijing maintains such strict air defense management that the purchase and use of personal drones are completely prohibited.

Due to the city's rigorous airspace controls, it is nearly impossible for private aircraft to fly at low altitudes over the city center.

Consequently, questions regarding the circumstances of the accident are being raised, primarily among internet users, but the Chinese government has not disclosed who was on board or the extent of the damage.

Searches for the building involved in the crash have also been blocked on major Chinese portal sites and social media platforms.

Chinese public security authorities have cordoned off the area around the building, blocking access to both the media and the public.

Reported by Choi Deok-hyun | Video by Lee Sang-min