September 11, 2001 - American Airlines Flight 11

During the 9/11 attacks, two planes crashed into the World Trade Center towers, and one hit the Pentagon. News broadcasts, bystander videos, and a Pentagon security camera captured the impacts. Flight 93, which crashed in Pennsylvania, was not filmed. The attacks, orchestrated by al-Qaeda, remain the deadliest terrorist incident in history with a total of 2,996 people killed in a single day. Below is a video of the North Tower being hit, captured by Jules Naudet, a documentary filmmaker who was profiling New York's Fire Department. [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://indianexpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/911.mp4"][/video]

January 15, 2009 - US Airways Flight 1549

Known as the “Miracle on the Hudson,” the plane struck a flock of Canada geese shortly after takeoff from LaGuardia Airport, causing both engines to fail. Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger and First Officer Jeffrey Skiles glided the plane to a safe water landing in the Hudson River. All 155 passengers and crew survived.

January 31, 2025 - Jet Rescue Learjet 55

The medical transport plane crashed into a residential area shortly after takeoff from Northeast Philadelphia Airport, likely due to engine failure. Footage shows the plane descending rapidly, striking a home, and causing a fireball. The crash sparked a fire that damaged nearby properties, though the affected home was unoccupied. All 6 on board, including a pediatric patient and medical staff and 1 on the ground died.

December 29, 2012 - Red Wings Airlines Flight 9268

The plane overran the runway at Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport in snowy conditions, crashing onto a highway. A car dashcam on the M3 highway recorded the aircraft breaking apart, with debris hitting the vehicle. All eight crew members were killed.

July 28, 2010 - Air Force C-17 Globemaster

A US Airforce plane crashed at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, during an Arctic Thunder Air Show practice, killing all four crew members.The video, released by the military, cuts off seconds before impact, showing the plane diving behind trees followed by black smoke.

July 6, 2013 - Asiana Airlines Flight 214

The plane crashed short of the runway at San Francisco International Airport due to pilot error. Tower cameras recorded the aircraft hitting a seawall, spinning, and catching fire. Of 307 on board, 3 died, and 187 were injured.

December 20, 2016 - Aerosucre Flight 4544

The cargo plane, departing from Puerto Carreño, Colombia, struggled during takeoff, hitting a fence and trees before crashing into a forest. Onlooker footage captured the plane barely clearing the runway and dipping out of sight. All six crew members survived, though the pilot was injured.

January 15, 2023 - Yeti Airlines Flight 691

The plane crashed while approaching Pokhara Airport in Nepal, killing all 72 on board. Passenger Sonu Jaiswal livestreamed the flight’s final moments, capturing the descent and crash, which was later shared widely.

December 29, 2024 - Jeju Air Flight 2216

The flight from Bangkok crash-landed at Muan International Airport at 9:03 a.m. after a reported bird strike and failed landing attempt. 179 people died, while 2 crew members survived.

January 30, 2025 - American Airlines Flight 5342 and US Army Black Hawk helicopter

A midair collision over the Potomac River in Washington DC was recorded by surveillance cameras at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Clips showed the helicopter striking the jet, causing a fireball. All 64 on the jet and 3 on the helicopter were killed.

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During the 9/11 attacks, two planes crashed into the World Trade Center towers,

Top 10 plane crashes caught on camera:

Ten plane crashes caught on camera: In the age of ubiquitous cameras, from dashcams to smartphones, some of the most harrowing moments in aviation history have been caught on video. Bystanders, passengers, or surveillance systems trying to capture something completely unrelated have ended up documenting these plane crashes with chilling clarity. From the global shock of 9/11 to the military jet collision, this article explores notable crashes caught on camera, detailing the events, who recorded them, and their lasting impact.

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September 11, 2001 - American Airlines Flight 11
During the 9/11 attacks, two planes crashed into the World Trade Center towers, and one hit the Pentagon. News broadcasts, bystander videos, and a Pentagon security camera captured the impacts. Flight 93, which crashed in Pennsylvania, was not filmed. The attacks, orchestrated by al-Qaeda, remain the deadliest terrorist incident in history with a total of 2,996 people killed in a single day.

Below is a video of the North Tower being hit, captured by Jules Naudet, a documentary filmmaker who was profiling New York's Fire Department.
02
January 15, 2009 - US Airways Flight 1549
Known as the “Miracle on the Hudson,” the plane struck a flock of Canada geese shortly after takeoff from LaGuardia Airport, causing both engines to fail. Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger and First Officer Jeffrey Skiles glided the plane to a safe water landing in the Hudson River. All 155 passengers and crew survived.
03
January 31, 2025 - Jet Rescue Learjet 55
The medical transport plane crashed into a residential area shortly after takeoff from Northeast Philadelphia Airport, likely due to engine failure. Footage shows the plane descending rapidly, striking a home, and causing a fireball. The crash sparked a fire that damaged nearby properties, though the affected home was unoccupied. All 6 on board, including a pediatric patient and medical staff and 1 on the ground died.
04
December 29, 2012 - Red Wings Airlines Flight 9268
The plane overran the runway at Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport in snowy conditions, crashing onto a highway. A car dashcam on the M3 highway recorded the aircraft breaking apart, with debris hitting the vehicle. All eight crew members were killed.
05
July 28, 2010 - Air Force C-17 Globemaster
A US Airforce plane crashed at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, during an Arctic Thunder Air Show practice, killing all four crew members.The video, released by the military, cuts off seconds before impact, showing the plane diving behind trees followed by black smoke.
06
July 6, 2013 - Asiana Airlines Flight 214
The plane crashed short of the runway at San Francisco International Airport due to pilot error. Tower cameras recorded the aircraft hitting a seawall, spinning, and catching fire. Of 307 on board, 3 died, and 187 were injured.
07
December 20, 2016 - Aerosucre Flight 4544
The cargo plane, departing from Puerto Carreño, Colombia, struggled during takeoff, hitting a fence and trees before crashing into a forest. Onlooker footage captured the plane barely clearing the runway and dipping out of sight. All six crew members survived, though the pilot was injured.
08
January 15, 2023 - Yeti Airlines Flight 691
The plane crashed while approaching Pokhara Airport in Nepal, killing all 72 on board. Passenger Sonu Jaiswal livestreamed the flight’s final moments, capturing the descent and crash, which was later shared widely.
09
December 29, 2024 - Jeju Air Flight 2216
The flight from Bangkok crash-landed at Muan International Airport at 9:03 a.m. after a reported bird strike and failed landing attempt. 179 people died, while 2 crew members survived.
10
January 30, 2025 - American Airlines Flight 5342 and US Army Black Hawk helicopter
A midair collision over the Potomac River in Washington DC was recorded by surveillance cameras at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Clips showed the helicopter striking the jet, causing a fireball. All 64 on the jet and 3 on the helicopter were killed.