Pakistan, June 28 -- A light aircraft crashed into Beijing's tallest building, killing the pilot and injuring 13 people on the ground, authorities said on Saturday. The rare accident occurred in the tightly controlled airspace above the Chinese capital. Officials have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the crash.

The Chaoyang district government said the single-engine, two-seat light sport aircraft struck the high-rise building near Beijing's East Third Ring Road at about 5:55 p.m. on Friday. The pilot was the only person aboard the aircraft and died in the crash. Authorities said all 13 injured people were receiving medical treatment.

The aircraft collided with the 528-metre CITIC Tower, also known as China Zun, in Bei...