Overview

• The crash occurred Saturday in Jiange County, Sichuan, when the twin-rotor ultralight nosedived and exploded during a livestream.
• More than 1,000 viewers watched the broadcast and posted urgent pleas, and Tang Feiji, 55, was pronounced dead at the scene.
• Officials said multiple departments are examining the incident, and Tang’s Douyin account was switched to private after the crash.
• Reports say he was not wearing a helmet or a parachute, and local coverage noted no additional damage on the ground.
• Background reports cite two prior technical failures, including a faulty fuel gauge, and say he bought the craft for about CNY 350,000 as licensing and registration compliance faces scrutiny.