JAKARTA - China has banned private airlines from flying light-wing aircraft after a small plane crashed into one of Beijing's tallest buildings last week.
A pilot was killed and 13 others were injured in an accident when on Friday (26/6) a small plane crashed into the CITIC Tower skyscraper, the tallest skyscraper in Beijing also known as China Zun.
Citing three small propeller-driven aircraft operators and one glider company, the report said all operators had been banned from flying after the incident in Beijing.
The Financial Times report said that parachute and paragliding services were also suspended due to a national airspace control order that includes recreational flights.
As reported by ANTARA from Anadolu, Tuesday, June 30, there is no deadline set for the implementation of these control measures.
Meanwhile, the plane involved in the accident on Friday was the Sunward SA60L Aurora, a type of light sport aircraft with two seats produced in China.
Video from the scene showed debris falling from the 528-meter-high tower after the collision. The tail of the plane was also seen on the ground.
District authorities in Beijing said an investigation was ongoing to determine the cause of the accident.
"Flight activity in China other than cargo and commercial services fell sharply on Saturday (27th) after the incident," the Financial Times said, citing Flightradar24, a live flight data tracker.
Earlier this year, Beijing authorities also imposed new rules banning drone flights in most parts of the Chinese capital.
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