Overview

• Tang Feiji, 55, was broadcasting on Douyin on September 27 when his single-seat ultralight suddenly plunged, crashed and burst into flames.
• State and local outlets including China News Service and Cover News confirmed his death and reported that the cause remains under review.
• Hundreds to more than 1,000 viewers witnessed the crash live and his social accounts were later switched to private.
• The accident occurred in Jiange County in Guangyuan, Sichuan, and local authorities said no other damage was reported.
• Tang had said he bought the aircraft in 2024 for about 350,000 yuan, described minimal practice time, and previously reported two fuel-gauge malfunctions that caused short drops.