Watching a plane crash unfold on camera is one of the most heart-wrenching things you can witness.
As someone who’s fascinated by aviation and safety, I’ve come across several tragic incidents that were captured in real-time.
These haunting clips remind us how quickly things can go wrong—and why safety matters so much.
Here are some of the most shocking plane crashes ever caught on camera, along with what we learned from them.
1. Air India Boeing 787 (2025)

London-bound Air India Boeing 787 with 242 onboard passengers crashes in Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff. One survivor rest have died in the crash on 12th June 2025
2. Ethiopian Boeing 767 (1997)
2. In 1997, this Ethiopian Boeing 767 ran out of fuel and crashed into the ocean after hijackers tried to force the pilot to fly to Australia, proving fatal for 125 of the 175 on board.
1. In 1997 this Ethiopian Boeing 767 ran out of fuel and crashed into the ocean after hijackers tried to force the pilot to fly to Australia, proving fatal for 125 of the 175 on board.pic.twitter.com/6CjxMfpciE
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3. Boeing 747 (2013 )
In 2013, this Boeing 747 stalled and crashed after cargo came loose, proving fatal for all 7 on board.
2. In 2013 this Boeing 747 stalled and crashed after cargo came loose, proving fatal for all 7 on board.pic.twitter.com/fzHeGlLMOX
— The Adventurous Soul (@TAdventurousoul) October 24, 2024
4. TransAsia Flight 235 (2015)
In 2015, TransAsia Flight 235 had an engine malfunction shortly after taking off and crashed into a nearby river, causing the loss of life of 43 of the 58 people on board.
3. In 2015, TransAsia Flight 235 had an engine malfunction shortly after taking off and crashed into a nearby river, causing loss of life of 43 of the 58 people on board.pic.twitter.com/BNk8PAHb48
— The Adventurous Soul (@TAdventurousoul) October 24, 2024
5. Yeti Airlines Flight 691 (2023)
Sonu Jaiswal lost his life in the Yeti Airlines Flight 691 crash in Nepal, January 2023, along with 71 others; he was live-streaming before impact.
4. Sonu Jaiswal lost his life in Yeti Airlines Flight 691 crash in Nepal, January 2023, along with 71 others; he was live-streaming before impact. pic.twitter.com/pCoVOivx7M
— The Adventurous Soul (@TAdventurousoul) October 24, 2024
6. Ramstein Air (1988)
Footage of the 1988 Ramstein Air Disaster shows the moment 3 aircraft from the Italian Air Force display team crashed. 70 people lost their lives and hundreds more were seriously injured
5. Footage of the 1988 Ramstein Air Disaster show the moment 3 aircraft from the Italian Air force display team crashed . 70 people lost their lives and hundred of more were seriously injured pic.twitter.com/y8dSJemnIL
— The Adventurous Soul (@TAdventurousoul) October 24, 2024
7. Ukrainian Synyliv air show (2002)
The Ukrainian Synyliv air show disaster in 2002 proved fatal for 77 people. Over 500 individuals also sustained injuries
6. The Ukrainian Synyliv air show disaster in 2002 proved fatal for 77 people. Over 500 individuals also sustained injuries pic.twitter.com/OQookKeHNO
— The Adventurous Soul (@TAdventurousoul) October 24, 2024
8. China Airlines Flight 642 (1999)
In 1999, China Airlines Flight 642 crashed while landing during a Typhoon, causing the loss of life of 3 of 315 on board.
7. In 1999 China Airlines Flight 642 crashed while landing during a Typhoon , causing loss of life of 3 of 315 on board pic.twitter.com/qmeLALY33H
— The Adventurous Soul (@TAdventurousoul) October 24, 2024
9. United Airlines Flight 232 (1989)
In 1989, United Airlines Flight 232 crash-landed after losing flight controls, proving fatal for 112 of 296 on board.
8. In 1989 United Airlines Flight 232 crash – landed after losing flight controls proving fatal for 112 of 296 on board pic.twitter.com/TkkLN8fIR9
— The Adventurous Soul (@TAdventurousoul) October 24, 2024
10. American Airlines Flight 587 (2001)
On November 12, 2001, American Airlines Flight 587 crashed in Queens, New York City
9. On November 12, 2001 , American Airlines Flight 587 crashed in Queens New york City pic.twitter.com/8RJI88qX2N
— The Adventurous Soul (@TAdventurousoul) October 24, 2024
11. Shoreham Airshow accident (2015)
Video footage captures the tragic 2015 Shoreham Airshow accident that claimed the lives of 11 individuals.
10. Video footage captures the tragic 2015 Shoreham Airshow accident that claimed the lives of 11 individuals pic.twitter.com/F8nn1ZUWyN
— The Adventurous Soul (@TAdventurousoul) October 24, 2024
12. USAF B-52 Stratofortress (1994)
In June 1994, a USAF B-52 Stratofortress crashed at Fairchild Air Base.
11. In June 1994 ,a USAF B -52 Stratofortress crashed at Fairchild Air Base pic.twitter.com/Rryv4WLEXc
— The Adventurous Soul (@TAdventurousoul) October 24, 2024
13. NASA crashed a Boeing 720 (1984)
In 1984, NASA crashed a Boeing 720 in the Mojave Desert for research.
12. In 1984 NASA crashed a Boeing 720 in The Mojave Desert for research pic.twitter.com/ALlkrYdijk
— The Adventurous Soul (@TAdventurousoul) October 24, 2024
14. Brazilian Couple helicopter crash (2016)
In 2016, Brazilian bride-to-be Rosemere do Nascimento Silva lost her life in a helicopter crash en route to her wedding.
13. In 2016 , Brazilian bride -to-be Rosemere do Nascimento Silva lost her life in a helicopter crash en route to her wedding pic.twitter.com/hKmSoqUUyR
— The Adventurous Soul (@TAdventurousoul) October 24, 2024
15. DHL Boeing 757 (2022)
In 2022, this DHL Boeing 757 suffered a hydraulic failure and crashed on landing at the Costa Rican airport.
15. In 2022 , this DHL Boeing 757 suffered a hydraulic failure and crashed on landing at the Costa Rican airport pic.twitter.com/PTfTOTlNeR
— The Adventurous Soul (@TAdventurousoul) October 24, 2024
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