Beijing authorities investigate a rare light aircraft crash that kills the pilot and injures 13 people, according to multiple reports. The incident involves a small aircraft and comes amid heightened scrutiny of aviation activities near sensitive areas in the Chinese capital. The Express Tribune notes that the crash occurs after Beijing implemented a May ban on buying, renting, and flying unauthorized drones over security concerns. Other outlets report the same core details: the pilot dies in the crash and 13 people are injured. The reports indicate that officials are carrying out an investigation to determine what caused the crash and to assess any contributing factors, including possible links to unauthorized or unregulated aerial activity. Details about the aircraft’s model, the exact location, and the condition of the injured are not fully specified in the provided excerpts. The incident is described as uncommon, and it prompts authorities to review safety and compliance issues related to light aircraft and aerial operations in the city.