This is the moment Harrison Ford's plane drifts out of the view just moments before it crash landed.
The mobile video shows the single-engine plane soaring over the treetops before it suddenly disappears in the distance.
"Oh no!," one person can be heard in the video published by the New York Daily News. "I hope he's going to make it. "
The Star Wars actor was "banged up" when he crash-landed his World War II-era Ryan PT-22 plane, but was expected to make a full recovery, his publicist said in a statement.
72-year-old Ford was forced to make the emergency landing at the Penmar Golf Course soon after taking off from the Santa Monica airport when his plane's engine failed. No one else was on board.
A crash witness said: "He was talking a little and there was a huge gash on his head."
The Star Wars and Indiana Jones star was said to be stable in hospital last night. while son Ben Ford said dad is doing "OK".
Witness Elaine Miller, who was golfing at the time of the crash, said: "He was able to speak, he expressed that he was in pain, which was
no surprise.
"He had a significant head wound. He asked someone to hold his legs up, and people were just saying, 'you're okay, the fire department is on its way,' and once police and fire started to arrive, my friends and I sort of backed away and went to the other side of the course to give them room."
A rep for the star later issued a statement, saying: "Harrison was flying a World War II vintage plane today which had engine trouble upon take off.
"He had no other choice but to make an emergency landing, which he did safely. He was banged up and is in hospital receiving medical care.
"The injuries sustained are not life threatening, and he is expected to make a full recovery."
Writing on Twitter, Harrison's son Ben said: "At the hospital. Dad is ok. Battered, but ok! He is every bit the man you would think he is. He is an incredibly strong man.
"Thank you all for your thoughts and good vibes for my dad."
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Frank Marshall, a producer on one of the Indiana Jones movies, also tweeted saying, "Indy is fine".
In October, 1999, Ford was piloting a Bell 206L4 helicopter when it lost power and crashed over Santa Clarita, California.
Neither Ford nor his instructor was injured although the helicopter was wrecked.
When asked about it in a TV interview, he replied: "I broke it."
Ford broke his leg on the set of Star Wars: Episode VII at Pinewood Studios last June after a door fell on him.
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How the drama unfolded
11:55 pm
Harrison Ford has been seriously injured in a plane crash
Harrison Ford has been seriously injured in a plane crash.
The Hollywood star was badly hurt when the vintage Second World War training plane he was piloting came down on a golf course in Venice, California.
The 72-year-old suffered cuts to the head and was taken to a hospital near Penmar golf course.
Ford, who is believed to have been flying solo, is understood to have crashed shortly after takeoff from Santa Monica Airport.
The cause of the crash is not yet known.
Golf course employee: 'There was blood all over his face'
Golf course employee Howard Tabe helped the injured Ford after the crash.
Mr Tabe said: "There was blood all over his face...Two very fine doctors were treating him, taking good care of him.
"I helped put a blanket under his hip."
Pictured: Ford's plane in the aftermath of the crash
This picture shows Ford's plane in the aftermath of the crash.
The Hollywood star was rushed to hospital after his aircraft came down a short while earlier.
The 72-year-old is understood to have crashed not long after taking off from California's Santa Monica Airport.
An airplane sits after crash landing at Penmar Golf Course in Venice California March 5, 2015. Celebrity web site TMZ reports the pilot was actor Harrison Ford, who was critically injured in the crashPhoto shows injured Ford receiving treatment from medics after plane crash
This photo shows the injured Ford receiving treatment from medics after his crash.
He was thought to be in a critical condition and was rushed to hospital.
His condition has since been upgraded to "stable".
Pictured: Wreckage of Ford's plane after the crash
This photo shows the wreckage of Ford's plane in the aftermath of the crash.
A fire engine can be seen in the background.
Ford is now being treated in hospital where his condition is said to be stable.
The small plane owned by US actor Harrison Ford is seen after crashing at the Penmar Golf Course in Venice, California. "Indiana Jones" actor Harrison Ford was injured March 5, 2015 when his small plane crashed onto a golf course outside Los Angeles, the TMZ celebrity news website reported. The 72-year-old suffered multiple gashes to his head and was left bleeding after the crash of a vintage two-seater plane, it reported, publishing a picture of the downed plane, its nose cone ripped open. An LA Fire Department spokesman, who did not identify Harrison, said the pilot of a single-engine plane was critically injured in the crash12:23 am
Christopher Bucktin
Ford came down shortly after take off when his single seater took a nose dive
The Mirror's US Editor Christopher Bucktin has filed from the States. Read his report below.
Hollywood star Harrison Ford was last night reported to be in a critical condition after he was rushed to hospital suffering "serious injuries" when the plane he was piloting crash landed.
The Star Wars actor came down on Venice golf course in California shortly after take off when his single seater took a nose dive.
According to reports the 72-year-old suffered multiple gashes to his head and was bleeding heavily.
The Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed the accident tweeting: "1 small aircraft down on Penmar Golf Course near the Santa Monica airport.
"Solo occupant, an adult male being transported to local hospital in critical condition.
"No other injuries."
Police spokeswoman Nuria Vanegas added: "The incident was reported at 2:25pm, it was mechanical failure of plane, that's what caused the accident."
Eyewitness Howard Teba, who was at the golf course when the plane crashed, said: "We saw this beautiful plane.
"It looks like a plane I see often, leaving from Santa Monica Airport.
"Must have hit top of tree."
Aerial footage of the stricken plane showed one person being treated by paramedics and being transported to a hospital.
The actor, who plays Hans Solo the hit Star War movies, is a longtime aviator piloting planes and helicopters and has crashed multiple times in the past.
Ian Gregor, Public Affairs manager for American Federal Aviation Administration, confirmed the vintage World War II training plane had gone down west of Santa Monica Airport.
He said he did not have information about the pilot, but added that Ford's pilot's license was issued out of the Santa Monica Airport in 2009 and is for single engine airplanes.
Ford broke his leg while on the set of "Star Wars: Episode VII" in England June last year after a door crashed down on it.
He had successful surgery following the incident.
Speaking previously about his love of flying be said he "loved the freedom of flight."
"I love the places you go," he said.
"I love the people in aviation, the people that I meet in aviation.
"I love seeing the world from an airplane.
"I'm in love with flying."
Larry King wishes pal Ford a speedy recovery
American talk show legend Larry King has wished pal Ford a speedy recovery.
King, 81, wrote on Twitter: Closely monitoring news of my friend #HarrisonFord.
"Wishing him and the family well."
Aerial image shows Ford being carried into an ambulance on a stretcher
This aerial image shows Ford being carried into an ambulance on a stretcher.
Paramedics said Ford was conscious when they arrived on the scene later describing him in a "fair to moderate condition" as he was stretchered away.
He is now being treated in hospital.
12:40 am
Christopher Bucktin
Santa Monica Airport is well known to celebrities but its safety record has often been brought into question
More here from our US Editor Christopher Bucktin...
Santa Monica Airport is well known to celebrities who live in the area.
Tom Cruise, Arnold Schwarzenegger and casino mogul Steve Wynn have all kept their planes there.
However the safety record of the Santa Monica aerodrome has been often brought in to question.
A number of safety issues have been highlights.
Two years ago four people died when the Cessna Citation they were in touched down on the runway before veering hard right.
As the pilot struggled to gain control it smashed into an airport hangar, bursting into flames and collapsing the building.
According to federal records there have been at least 11 crashes involving planes coming and going from Santa Monica since 1989.
Some local residents have called for it to be closed down citing its safety record however several pilots have argued against them saying there is nothing wrong the airport.
Six were on to airport grounds, two hit nearby homes, a couple came down in the ocean and another crashed on a golf course.
The airport is located about 400 yards from the golf course.
Report: Ford in stable condition in hospital and cause of crash was mechanical failure
Ford is reportedly in a stable condition in hospital and the cause of the crash is said to be mechanical failure.
The report was posted on Twitter by People magazine.
The tweet readL "PEOPLE has confirmed that #HarrisonFord is in stable condition and the cause of the plane crash is mechanical failure."
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Christopher Bucktin
Ford's plane was a Ryan PT-22 which became surplus to US military requirements after Second World War
Here is the latest from the Mirror's US Editor Christopher Buckin...
Ford's plane was a Ryan PT-22 which was used by the United States Army air Corps, typically for primary pilot training.
It became surplus to military requirements after the World War II era but had been designed with a sturdy metal fuselage to protect its pilots in case of crash landing.
Some experts last night said it is what may have saved Ford's life.
The wings are covered with fabric too make it lighter and more manoeuvrable.
With a top speed of 131mph it can climbs to altitudes of 15,500ft while powered by its 160-hp Kinner engine.
On a full tank of fuel it can fly 352 miles.
Golfer: 'He had a significant head wound'
Ford suffered a "significant" head wound, according to a golfer who was on the course at the time of the plane crash.
Elaine Miller said: "He was able to speak, he expressed that he was in pain, which was no surprise.
"He had a significant head wound.
"He asked someone to hold his legs up, and people were just saying, 'you're okay, the fire department is on its way,' and...once police and fire started to arrive, my friends and I sort of backed away and went to the other side of the course to give them room."
'There was a huge cut on his head. A swath of his skin was missing. There was blood dripping down his face'
A witness who was golfing at the time of the crash told US gossip website TMZ: "Two doctors were there – and they had a 1st aid box with them.
"He was conscious, talking a little -- a HUGE cut on his head."
"The witness tells us the cut was VERY deep -- "A swath of his skin was missing.
"There was blood dripping down his face."
Dramatic photo shows the injured Ford surrounded by firefighters
This dramatic photo shows the injured Ford surrounded by firefighters.
He was later taken to hospital, where he is said to be in a stable condition.
Ford is a regular flyer from Santa Monica Airport
Harrison Ford is a regular flyer at Santa Monica airport, writes the Mirror's LA Editor Katie Hind
He lives nearby in Los Angeles with wife, Ally McBeal star Calista Flockhart and their son Liam, 14.
Around ten years ago he stopped flying on domestic planes and instead flies on private jets from the airport.
Map shows distance between airport and golf course
This map shows the distance from Ford's crash site and Santa Monica Municipal Airport.
The airport is located about 400 yards from the golf course.
The map was posted on Twitter by CNN news anchor Anderson Cooper.
Harrison Ford's son: 'Dad is okay, battered but okay'
Harrison Ford's son Ben has revealed that his dad is ok.
The chef wrote on Twitter: "Dad is okay, battered but okay.
"He is every bit the man you would think he is.
"He is an incredibly strong man."
Kevin Jonas says his 'thoughts and prayers are with Ford'
Kevin Jonas says his thoughts and prayers are with injured Harrison Ford.
The 27-year-old musician and actor, one member of the Jonas Brothers, used Twitter to share his thoughts.
He tweeted: "Thoughts and prayers with Harrison Ford."
Ellen DeGeneres is 'sending love and positive thoughts to Harrison Ford'
Ellen DeGeneres says she is "sending love and positive thoughts" to Harrison Ford.
The comedian and talk show queen used Twitter to share her thoughts with her 40 million followers.
She tweeted: "Sending love and positive thoughts to Harrison Ford."
Pictured: Today's new Daily Mirror front page
Here is today's new Daily Mirror front page featuring Ford's plane crash.
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