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Wednesday 4 March 2015

Plane flies so low beach goers can almost touch it

Seemingly closer than normal, the plane's wheels look like they could be touched by the people on Maho Beach
Seemingly closer than normal, the plane's wheels look like they could be touched by the people on Maho Beach
People film the plane coming in to land as it passes over a fence and a taxi that carries on driving past
People film the plane coming in to land as it passes over a fence and a taxi that carries on driving past



Maho Beach in Saint Martin is known globally for its close encounters with airplanes.
But that doesn't make the phenomenon any less incredible, as this video taken by a recent tourist to the destination shows.
Approaching Princess Juliana International Airport, the aircraft is captured in slow motion as it makes its final approach, which makes the footage even more amazing.
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The aircraft is captured in slow motion as it approaches Princess Juliana International Airport in Saint Martin
The aircraft is captured in slow motion as it approaches Princess Juliana International Airport in Saint Martin
As its shadow engulfs the beach, the sheer size of the aircraft dwarfs the tourists underneath it, who pose for photographs and watch in awe.
Seemingly closer than usual, the wheels look like they could be touched as turning heads follow its movement and numerous tablets and smart phones capture its landing.
Passing the fence and arriving inside the airport, the plane’s wheels appear to narrowly miss a taxi, which drives on by as if nothing ever happened.

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