China plane crash: Small aircraft hits Beijing’s tallest building; debris rains down
2 min readUpdated: Jun 26, 2026 07:16 PM IST
A small plane reportedly crashed into the CITIC Tower in Beijing’s Guomao district, sending debris falling from the skyscraper and smoke billowing into the air. Authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of the crash. Details about the aircraft and the extent of the casualties remain unclear.
With 109 floor, the CITIC tower is Beijing’s tallest building. (Photo: Wikipedia)A small aircraft crashed into Beijing’s CITIC Tower, one of the city’s tallest skyscrapers, causing debris to fall from the building. pic.twitter.com/lmctAJzKJ8
— The Indian Express (@IndianExpress) June 26, 2026
With 109 floor, the CITIC tower is Beijing’s tallest building. Nicknamed ‘China Zun’ (ancient Chinese wine vessel), the CITIC tower houses office space in 60 floors, luxury apartments in 20 floors and a hotel with 300 rooms in 20 other floors.
突发，6月26日傍晚，北京中信大厦（中国尊）被一架小型飞机撞击，原因不明。 pic.twitter.com/Y2DyUHNxnl
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Moments after the crash, Beijing police closed some roads leading to the CITIC Tower located in the city’s central business direct, Reuters reported, adding that a glass panel on a high floor on the side of the building was missing. Police officers were also spotted stopping people from taking pictures and ushering people away from the building, the report added.
飞机撞击中信大厦时的现场画面 https://t.co/ITl78RJtzr pic.twitter.com/9MgtFBMzYK
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The CITIC tower is the headquarters of the state-owned conglomerate CITIC Group.