[durt]

On March 7, 2017, a WestJet Boeing 737 narrowly avoided a crash into the water while approaching Princess Juliana International Airport in St. Maarten. The aircraft, arriving from Toronto, experienced a harrowing moment when it came dangerously close to the water during its approach. This incident was witnessed by onlookers at the Sunset Bar on Maho Beach, a popular spot for watching aircraft landings due to its proximity to the airport.

The event was captured on video and has since been widely circulated, showcasing the dramatic near-miss. The video shows the Boeing 737 descending at an alarmingly low altitude over the water before pulling up to avoid a potential crash.

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada conducted an investigation into the incident, identifying it as a risk of collision with terrain. The investigation focused on understanding the factors that led to this near-disaster and aimed to enhance aviation safety by addressing any identified issues.

This incident at St. Maarten, known for its challenging approaches due to the close proximity of the beach to the runway,

[kellyhound]

world famous airport there. YT has dozens of vids of low approaches over the beach there

[Ferocity]

We are always close to endin' up dead

[Ninjavandal]

I'm betting that more than a few shorts were soiled on that jetliner.

[Bletch]

Close call.

[booboo2718]

I think I'd find another bar.

[Bletch]

Would love to spend a day on that beach though!