BEIJING — A small aircraft reportedly crashed into CITIC Tower in Beijing’s central business district at about 6:00 p.m. China Standard Time on Friday, June 26, 2026. The Beijing plane crash damaged part of the tower’s glass facade and sent debris toward streets below.

The 108-story building, widely known as China Zun, stands 528 meters, or 1,732 feet, tall and is Beijing’s tallest skyscraper.

Beijing Plane Crash Prompts Evacuation

A fire alarm was triggered, and people inside the tower were evacuated as police, firefighters and ambulances arrived. Roads near the building were closed, and access to the area was restricted during the emergency response.

Photos showed apparent damage to glass panels high on the tower. Videos shared online appeared to show aircraft debris falling near the building, although some footage had not been independently authenticated.

Injuries and Cause Remain Unconfirmed

Witnesses described hearing a loud impact before seeing debris fall. One media account said a woman with a head injury was taken away by ambulance, but authorities had not confirmed any injuries or released information about people aboard the aircraft.

As of publication, Chinese authorities had not issued a detailed statement identifying the aircraft, its operator, its flight path or the cause of the collision. Claims circulating online about those details should therefore be treated as unconfirmed.

The incident drew international attention because it occurred in a dense business district and involved one of Beijing’s most recognizable landmarks. Official information about casualties, the aircraft’s identity and the cause will determine the full scale of the event.